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Short-term investments | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020
Short-term investments |
Short-term investments | 6. Short-term investments ​
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(In thousands) |  | December 31, 2019 |  | December 31, 2020
Time deposits |  | 102,555 |  | 68,828
Investments in financial instruments (note) |  | 292 |  | 48,993
Total |  | 102,847 |  | 117,821
​ 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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