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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 | $ 1,787 | $ 1,710
Less: Accumulated amortization | (215) | (201)
Total | $ 1,572 | $ 1,509

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- Definition Land Use Rights, Accumulated Amortization + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Land Use Rights, Net + References No definition available. + Details
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