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Other Intangible Assets - Estimated useful lives (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Technology |
IFRS Statement [Line Items] |
Useful life measured as period of time, intangible assets other than goodwill | 7 years
Software | Bottom of range [member] |
IFRS Statement [Line Items] |
Useful life measured as period of time, intangible assets other than goodwill | 2 years
Software | Top of range [member] |
IFRS Statement [Line Items] |
Useful life measured as period of time, intangible assets other than goodwill | 10 years
Others | Bottom of range [member] |
IFRS Statement [Line Items] |
Useful life measured as period of time, intangible assets other than goodwill | 7 years
Others | Top of range [member] |
IFRS Statement [Line Items] |
Useful life measured as period of time, intangible assets other than goodwill | 15 years

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