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ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES - Details of History of the Group (Details) - shareholder | 1 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2008 | Jun. 30, 2007
Details of History of the Group |  |  |
Number of founding shareholders |  | 5 |
Ezbuy |  |  |
Details of History of the Group |  |  |
Number of founding shareholders | 5 |  |
Light In The Box |  |  |
Details of History of the Group |  |  |
Number of founding shareholders |  |  | 5

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