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Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 TWD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Impairment loss recognized | $ 423.5 | $ 13.8
Main plants [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Estimated useful lives for property, plant and equipment | 20 years | 20 years
Mechanical and electrical power equipment [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Estimated useful lives for property, plant and equipment | 10 years | 10 years
Clean rooms [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Estimated useful lives for property, plant and equipment | 10 years | 10 years
Machinery and equipment [member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Impairment loss recognized | $ 423.5 |

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