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Goodwill (Detail) ¥ in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2017 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2016 CNY (¥)
Beginning balance | ¥ 943,922 | ¥ 939,716 |  | ¥ 617,863
Goodwill acquired in business combinations (note 3) |  | 12,928 |  | 277,492
Deconsolidation of News Republic |  | (278,131) |  |
Foreign exchange effect | (4,206) | (40,356) |  | 48,567
Ending balance | 939,716 | 634,157 | $ 97,468 | ¥ 943,922
Utility Product and Related Services [Member] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 541,543 |  |
Foreign exchange effect |  | (22,958) |  |
Ending balance | 541,543 | 518,585 | 79,705 |
Mobile Entertainment [Member] |  |  |  |
Beginning balance |  | 398,173 |  |
Deconsolidation of News Republic |  | (278,131) |  |
Foreign exchange effect |  | (17,398) |  |
Ending balance | ¥ 398,173 | 102,644 | 15,776 |
Others [Member] |  |  |  |
Goodwill acquired in business combinations (note 3) |  | 12,928 |  |
Ending balance |  | ¥ 12,928 | $ 1,987 |

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