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Principal accounting policies (Convenience Translation - Narrative) (Details) ¥ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2015 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2014 CNY (¥)
Convenience translation |  |  |
Rate of translations of amounts from RMB into US$ | 6.9430 |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets |  |  |
Impairment charges of intangible assets | ¥ 3,828 | ¥ 57,199 | ¥ 5,697
Accounting Standards Update 2015-17 [Member] |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets |  |  |
Reclassification Of Current Deferred Tax Assets To Non Current Assets | ¥ 107,309 | ¥ 116,921 |
Use Rights [Member] |  |  |
Impairment of long-lived assets |  |  |
Useful life of intangible assets | 40 years |  |

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