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Equity method investment - Variable Interest Entity - Additional Information (Detail) | Mar. 31, 2023
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Beijing Kangda Yongfu Pharmaceutical Co., LTD [Member] | Beijing Falikang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd | FibroGen Beijing [Member] | AstraZenecaAB [Member] |
Acquisition And Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |
Percentage of outstanding shares acquired | 51.10%

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