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SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Details) - Compensation Plan 2011 [Member] - Stock Option [Member] - shares | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Number of share options outstanding [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance |  | 4,518,000
Share options granted |  |
Share options cancelled |  |
Executives resign options |  | (4,172,000)
Share options expired |  | (346,000)
Ending balance |  |

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