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VIEs (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |  |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ (62,278) | $ 95,207 | $ 210,590
Net cash used in investing activities | 516,729 | 419,767 | (443,220)
Net cash provided by financing activities | (434,100) | 93,586 | (513,163)
VIEs [Member] |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |  |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 33,830 | 66,370 | 19,614
Net cash used in investing activities | (152,442) | (99,297) | (71,738)
Net cash provided by financing activities | $ 102,757 | 32,903 | 35,160
As Revised [Member] | VIEs [Member] |  |  |
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |  |
Increase in current payables |  | 17,800 |
Decrease in non-current payables |  | 17,800 |
Net cash provided by operating activities |  | 74,400 | 26,700
Net cash used in investing activities |  | 107,100 | 53,300
Net cash provided by financing activities |  | $ 32,800 | $ 26,600

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