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Summary of Major Jurisdictions and Tax Year Subject to Examination Tax Authorities (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
HONG KONG
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Years Subject to Income Tax Examination	2013 and onward
Taiwan
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Years Subject to Income Tax Examination	2010 and onward
Korea
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Years Subject to Income Tax Examination	2010 and onward
United States
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Years Subject to Income Tax Examination	2007 onward

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