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Pending Acquisition (Details) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Aug. 12, 2013 USD ($) | Aug. 12, 2013 Share purchase agreement USD ($) | Aug. 12, 2013 Share purchase agreement CNY | Aug. 12, 2013 Share subscription agreement
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Pending Acquisition Agreement [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Agreement purchase price |  | $ 553 | 3,400 |
Expected equity ownership percentage | 51.00% | 29.51% | 29.51% |
Expected shares to be acquired |  | 157,245,200 | 157,245,200 | 233,639,000
Breakup fee | $ 20 |  |  |

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