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Distribution of profit (Details) - CNY (¥) ¥ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Distribution of Profit |  |  |
Reserve level threshold for mandatory transfer requirement (as a percent) | 50.00% |  |
Percentage of annual appropriation to general reserve fund required | 10.00% |  |
Transferred to general reserve | ¥ 121,069 | ¥ 95,617 | ¥ 84,873
Parent company |  |  |
Distribution of Profit |  |  |
Amount of restricted capital and reserves not available for dividend distribution | ¥ 6,637,007 |  |

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