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20. Commitments and contingencies (Details Narrative) ¥ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Rental expenses | $		$ 297		$ 297		$ 293
ZHEJIANG TIANLAN
Rental expenses	¥ 0		¥ 0		¥ 0
ZHEJIANG JIAHUAN
Rental expenses	¥ 0		¥ 0		¥ 0

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Amount of rent expense incurred for leased assets, including but not limited to, furniture and equipment, that is not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line.

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