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10A. Intangible assets, net (Details) - CNY (¥) ¥ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
ZHEJIANG JIAHUAN |  |  |
Software | ¥ 591 | ¥ 0 |
Gross | 591 | 0 |
Less: Accumulated amortisation | (83) | 0 |
Net | 508 | 0 |
Amortisation expense | 83 | 0 | ¥ 0
ZHEJIANG TIANLAN |  |  |
Patents | 2,400 | 2,400 |
Others | 165 | 165 |
Gross | 2,565 | 2,565 |
Less: Accumulated amortisation | (1,017) | (824) |
Net | 1,548 | 1,741 |
Amortisation expense | ¥ 193 | ¥ 239 | ¥ 395

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