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Pledged assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |
Short-term secured borrowings | $ 104,000 | $ 164,000
For customs duties and government grants | 141 | 133
Long-term unsecured borrowings | 52,500 | 0
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 104,000 | 164,000
Land [member] | Unsecured Borrowings |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |
Long-term unsecured borrowings | 27,500 | 0
Building and improvements | Unsecured Borrowings |  |
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items] |  |
Long-term unsecured borrowings | $ 43,616 | $ 0

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