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INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Schedule of intangible assets

As of December 31, 2014		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net
		$			$			$
Technical know-how			1,621,897			(1,130,136	)		491,761
Computer software			10,715,227			(4,601,193	)		6,114,034
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Total intangible assets, net			12,337,124			(5,731,329	)		6,605,795
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As of December 31, 2013		Gross Carrying Amount			Accumulated Amortization			Net
		$			$			$
Technical know-how			1,627,777			(1,004,715	)		623,062
Computer software			7,490,070			(2,456,199	)		5,033,871
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Total intangible assets, net			9,117,847			(3,460,914	)		5,656,933
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