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	Dec. 31, 2014
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Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
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Taiwan operations [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
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Taiwan operations [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
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Hong Kong Operations [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
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US operations [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Expiration year (in years)	2024
US operations [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
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