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Significant Basis Of Preparation And Accounting Policies_Estimated useful life for intangible assets (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
Usage rights for donated assets |
Disclosure of intangible assets with indefinite useful life [Line Items] |
Useful lives (years) | 10 ~ 20
Amortization methods | Straight line
Software |
Disclosure of intangible assets with indefinite useful life [Line Items] |
Useful lives (years) | 4, 5
Amortization methods | Straight line
Industrial rights |
Disclosure of intangible assets with indefinite useful life [Line Items] |
Useful lives (years) | 5, 10
Amortization methods | Straight line
Development expenses |
Disclosure of intangible assets with indefinite useful life [Line Items] |
Useful lives (years) | 5
Amortization methods | Straight line
Leasehold rights |
Disclosure of intangible assets with indefinite useful life [Line Items] |
Useful lives (years) | 10
Amortization methods | Straight line
Mining rights |
Disclosure of intangible assets with indefinite useful life [Line Items] |
Useful lives (years) | -
Amortization methods | Unit of production
Other intangible assets |
Disclosure of intangible assets with indefinite useful life [Line Items] |
Useful lives (years) | 3 ~ 50 or Indefinite
Amortization methods | Straight line

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