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FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Reconciliation of cash flows from financing activities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 29, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Cash flows |  |  |  |
Proceeds from borrowings, net of fees paid |  | $ 6,193 | $ 1,882 | $ 2,052
Repayment of borrowings |  | (5,948) | (1,816) | $ (4,840)
Non-cash movements |  |  |  |
Loss on early debt redemption | $ 124 | 124 |  |
Bank loans and bonds at amortized cost |  |  |  |
Reconciliation of cash flows from financing activities |  |  |  |
Financing activities at beginning of period |  | 10,702 |  |
Cash flows |  |  |  |
Proceeds from borrowings, net of fees paid |  | 6,193 |  |
Repayment of borrowings |  | (5,948) |  |
Interest paid |  | (834) |  |
Non-cash movements |  |  |  |
Interest accrued |  | 774 |  |
Early redemption premium |  | 168 |  |
Foreign currency translation |  | 138 |  |
Other non-cash movements |  | 5 |  |
Financing activities at end of period |  | $ 11,198 | $ 10,702 |

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