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Segment Information, Revenue by Region (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) Region | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Segment Information [Abstract] |  |  |
Number of geographic regions | Region | 5 |  |
Revenue by Region [Abstract] |  |  |
Revenue | $ 2,207,797 | $ 2,247,047 | $ 2,569,495
Significant Geographic Area [Member] |  |  |
Revenue by Region [Abstract] |  |  |
Revenue | 2,207,797 | 2,247,047 | 2,569,495
Significant Geographic Area [Member] | Greater China [Member] |  |  |
Revenue by Region [Abstract] |  |  |
Revenue | 794,393 | 771,667 | 948,523
Significant Geographic Area [Member] | North Asia [Member] |  |  |
Revenue by Region [Abstract] |  |  |
Revenue | 692,738 | 686,555 | 782,985
Significant Geographic Area [Member] | South Asia/Pacific [Member] |  |  |
Revenue by Region [Abstract] |  |  |
Revenue | 296,758 | 321,971 | 328,388
Significant Geographic Area [Member] | Americas [Member] |  |  |
Revenue by Region [Abstract] |  |  |
Revenue | 276,590 | 329,668 | 329,027
Significant Geographic Area [Member] | EMEA [Member] |  |  |
Revenue by Region [Abstract] |  |  |
Revenue | $ 147,318 | $ 137,186 | $ 180,572

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