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REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS (Details) | 1 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2020 item
BJ13 |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Controlling interest owned (as a percent) | 58.00%
Number of data center projects | 2
CPE Fund | JV |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Percent of equity interest to acquire | 42.00%
CPE Fund | JV |
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |
Non-controlling interest owned (as a percent) | 42.00%

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