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Unconsolidated Affiliates and Cost Method Investments (Cost Method Investments) (Details) (Jinsheng [Member]) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 Malls
Jinsheng [Member] |
Cost Method Investments [Abstract] |
Percentage of ownership interest in Jinsheng (in hundredths) | 6.20%
Number of malls owned by subsidiary | 8
Number of series 2 ordinary shares secured against convertible security notes | 16,565,534
Noncontrolling interest, increase in ownership percentage | 2.275%

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