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Land Use Rights - Schedule of Amortization Expense Related to Land Use Rights (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
2018 | $ 201 |
2019 | 194 |
2020 | 194 |
2021 | 194 |
2022 | 194 |
Thereafter | 1,736 |
Total | $ 2,713 | $ 45,275

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