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Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Prepaid land leasing arrangements | 2 |  |
Rent expense | $ 57,226 | $ 55,345 | $ 57,069
Short term committed purchase obligations | 71,793 |  |
Contribution by employer for employee saving plan | $ 7,768 | $ 7,523 | $ 6,312
Buildings |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Terms of operating leases expiring year | Dec. 31, 2025 |  |
Land |  |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Terms of operating leases expiring year | Dec. 31, 2057 |  |

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