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7A. Long term investments (Details) - ZHEJIANG JIAHUAN - CNY (¥) ¥ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Long term investment: Unlisted investment Amortized cost	¥ 69	¥ 69
Gains Gross unrealized	0	0
Losses Gross unrealized	0	0
Long term investment: Unlisted investment Fair Value	¥ 69	¥ 69

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Amount of unrealized gain before deducting unrealized loss on investments in equity securities classified as available-for-sale securities.

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Amount of unrealized loss before deducting unrealized gain on investments in available-for-sale equity securities.

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The total amount of investments that are intended to be held for an extended period of time (longer than one operating cycle).

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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