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SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Intangible assets (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016
Minimum |
Prepaid land use right |
Period over which land use rights in China and Japan are charged to earnings | 20 years
Maximum |
Prepaid land use right |
Period over which land use rights in China and Japan are charged to earnings | 50 years
Technical know-how |
Intangible assets |
Amortization period | 10 years
Computer software | Minimum |
Intangible assets |
Amortization period | 1 year
Computer software | Maximum |
Intangible assets |
Amortization period | 10 years

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