12. Short term borrowings (Details) - CNY (¥)
¥ in Thousands

Dec. 31, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

[1]

The bank loan is denominated in Renminbi and repayable within 1 year. The bank loan borrowed by the Company as of December 31, 2015 bear interest at fixed rates 4.62% to 6.47% (2014: 5.88% to 6.90%) per annum. Interest paid during the year ended December 31, 2015 was approximately RMB3,768,000 (2014: RMB4,688,000 and 2013: RMB3,704,000).

[2]

The bank loan is denominated in Renminbi and repayable within 1 year. The bank loan borrowed by a subsidiary of the Company as of December 31, 2015 bear interest at fixed rates 7.50% (2014: 7.50%) per annum and are secured by the subsidiary's office premises and leasehold improvements and land use right. Interest paid during the year ended December 31, 2015 was approximately RMB369,000 (2014: RMB377,000).