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Note 11 - Segment and Geographic Information - Total Long-lived Assets by Geographic Distribution (Details) - USD ($) | May 31, 2021 | Aug. 31, 2020
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Total long-lived assets | $ 7,177,012 | $ 7,110,789
CHINA |  |
Total long-lived assets | 384,523 | 376,088
Other Countries [Member] |  |
Total long-lived assets | 421,662 | 172,833
UNITED STATES |  |
Total long-lived assets | $ 6,370,827 | $ 6,561,868

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