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9. Property, plant and equipment (Details 1) ¥ in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Depreciation charge | $ |  | $ 55 |  | $ 56 |  | $ 88
ZHEJIANG JIAHUAN |  |  |  |  |  |
Depreciation charge | ¥ 1,707 |  | ¥ 2,296 |  | ¥ 2,408 |
ZHEJIANG TIANLAN |  |  |  |  |  |
Depreciation charge | ¥ 14,144 |  | ¥ 8,473 |  | ¥ 2,985 |

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