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2. Summary of significant accounting policies (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012
Office premises |
Useful lives | 47 to 51 years
Leasehold improvements |
Useful lives | over terms of the leases or the useful lives whichever is less
Furniture, fixtures and office equipment |
Useful lives | 3 to 5 years
Motor Vehicles |
Useful lives | 4 years
Testing Equipment |
Useful lives | 3 years
ZHEJIANG Land Use Right |
Useful lives | Over terms of the leases
ZHEJIANG Office Premises |
Useful lives | 47-50 years
ZHEJIANG Leasehold improvements |
Useful lives | over terms of the leases or the useful lives whichever is less
ZHEJIANG Plant and machineries |
Useful lives | 5 to 10 years
ZHEJIANG Furniture, fixtures and office equipment |
Useful lives | 5 years
ZHEJIANG Motor vehicles |
Useful lives | 5 years

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