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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) ¥ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Net unrecognized losses on terminated derivative instruments expected to be reclassified to earnings	$ 26
Term of gain or loss recognition in interest expense on terminated derivatives recorded in OCI	12 months
Unrealized gain on foreign currency transaction designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign subsidiary (Note 6)	$ 862	$ 0
Intercompany Loan [Member]
Unrealized gain on foreign currency transaction designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign subsidiary (Note 6)	862
Value of Net Investment Hedging Instruments Used | ¥			¥ 160,000
Interest Expense [Member] | Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships [Member]
Amount of Gain/Loss Recognized in Accumulated OCI on Derivative	$ 0	$ 0
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Earnings [Member]
Unrecognized gains (loss)				$ 298	$ 269

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