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Short-term investments

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Short-term investments

Short-term investments

5.            Short-term investments

(In thousands)		December 31, 2018		December 31, 2019
Time deposits		141,059		102,555
Investments in financial instruments (note)		55,479		292
Total		196,538		102,847

Note:      The investments were issued by commercial banks in the PRC with a variable interest rate indexed to performance of underlying assets. Since these investments’ maturity dates are within one year, they are classified as short-term investments.

Time deposits and investments in financial instruments are stated on the balance sheets at the principal amount plus accrued interest. Interest income is recorded in “Other income, net” in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

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