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The amounts payable resulting from related party transactions. [Refer: Related parties [member]]

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The amounts receivable resulting from related party transactions. [Refer: Related parties [member]]

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The amount of non-current payables due to related parties. [Refer: Related parties [member]; Payables to related parties]

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The amount of current payables due to related parties. [Refer: Related parties [member]; Payables to related parties]

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