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Land Use Rights - Summary of Land Use Rights Recorded at net Carrying Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Cost | $ 3,453 | $ 48,733
Less: Accumulated amortization | (740) | (3,458)
Total | $ 2,713 | $ 45,275

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