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Investments - Other Investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Other Investment
Impairment of equity investments	$ 980
Separate non-marketable investment
Other Investment
Carrying value of investment		$ 2,000	$ 2,000
Separate non-marketable investment | Maximum
Other Investment
Percentage ownership of cost method investee		20.00%	20.00%

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