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Other long term liabilities | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017
ZHEJIANG JIAHUAN |
Other long term liabilities | Other long term liabilities represent accrued staff benefits and subsidies received from the government in relation to an agreement to meet certain profit and turnover targets until the balance can be recognised as reserves of the Group. As the targets are yet to be met, the balance remained in other long term liabilities.

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