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Other liabilities - Tax Payables and Other Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended |
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May 29, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Other liabilities |  |  |
VAT, current |  | $ 6,491 | $ 1,784
VAT |  | 6,491 | 1,784
Accrued social security taxes payable, current |  | 5,001 | 5,095
Accrued social security taxes payable |  | 5,001 | 5,095
Personal income tax withholding payable, current |  | 1,436 | 1,049
Personal income tax withholding payable |  | 1,436 | 1,049
Other tax payables, non current |  |  | 1,574
Other tax payables, current |  | 7,871 | 9,857
Other tax payables |  | 7,871 | 11,431
Total non-current tax payables |  |  | 1,574
Total current tax payables |  | 20,799 | 17,785
Total tax payables |  | $ 20,799 | $ 19,359
Term Of Service Condition | 3 years | 3 years |

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