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LEASES - Lease arrangements (Details) ¥ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 CNY (¥) lease | Dec. 31, 2020 CNY (¥)
Lease arrangements |  |
Finance lease liabilities | ¥ 4,663,508 | ¥ 6,580,102
Operating lease liabilities | ¥ 765,137 | 1,629,153
Data center buildings and land leases |  |
Lease arrangements |  |
Finance lease liabilities |  | 1,634,419
Operating lease liabilities |  | ¥ 768,613
Hebei equipment lease |  |
Lease arrangements |  |
Number of leases agreements with third-party lessor | lease | 2 |

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