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NONCONTROLLING INTEREST (Narrative) (Details) ¥ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) | Jul. 15, 2013 USD ($) | Jul. 15, 2013 CNY (¥)
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net Losses Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | $ 29,582 | $ 86,730 |  |
Xi'an TCH [Member] |  |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Capital |  |  | $ 4,880,000 | ¥ 30
Equity Method Investments |  |  | $ 4,370,000 | ¥ 27
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage |  |  | 90.00% | 90.00%
Indirect Ownership Percentage Details | In addition, the HYREF Fund was 16.3% owned by Xian TCH and 1.1% owned by the Fund Management Company, and the Fund Management Company was 40% owned by Xian TCH as described in Note 7, which resulted in an additional indirect ownership of Xian TCH in Zhonghong of 1.7% |  |  |
Investment Center [Member] |  |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage |  |  | 10.00% | 10.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent |  |  | 8.30% | 8.30%

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