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Equity method investment - Variable Interest Entity - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2021
Beijing Kangda Yongfu Pharmaceutical Co., LTD [Member] | Beijing Falikang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | FibroGen Beijing [Member] | AstraZenecaAB [Member]
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Percentage of outstanding shares acquired	51.10%

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