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Percentage of the Variable Interest Entity's (VIE) voting interest owned by (or beneficial interest in) the reporting entity (directly or indirectly).

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The maximum percentage of the income of variable interest entities which may be charged as service fees.

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Represent the service fees for technology support, technology services, business support or consulting services.

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