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4. Income taxes (Details)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2012
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2011
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
ZHEJIANG TIANLAN
CNY
Dec. 31, 2012
ZHEJIANG TIANLAN
CNY
Dec. 31, 2011
ZHEJIANG TIANLAN
CNY
Profit/(loss before) income taxes/(benefit): The PRC and Hong Kong $ (157) $ 13 $ (1,204)      
The provision for income taxes consists of:            
Current tax expenses: The PRC and Hong Kong 47 117 (46)      
Current PRC EIT Domestic       2,217 3,218 8,912
Total current provision 47 117 (46) 2,217 3,218 8,912
Deferred tax benefit: The PRC and Hong Kong 26 25 (17)      
Deferred tax benefit:       446 (784) (993)
Total deferred provision $ 26 $ 25 $ (17) 446 (784) (993)