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Pending Acquisition (Details) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 28, 2014 USD ($)	Aug. 12, 2013 USD ($)	Aug. 12, 2013 CNY	Aug. 12, 2013 Share purchase agreement	Aug. 12, 2013 Share subscription agreement
Pending Acquisition Agreement [Line Items]
Expected equity ownership percentage		51.00%	51.00%	29.51%
Expected shares to be acquired				157,245,200	233,639,000
Agreement purchase price		$ 555	3,400
Breakup fee	$ 20

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