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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 6) (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Reclassifications | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Minimum period of receivable to classify as current assets (in days) | 90 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Bank accepted drafts reclassified from accounts receivable to other current assets | Ìý | $ 51 | Ìý |
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Buildings and equipment
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives, minimum (in years) | 10 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives, maximum (in years) | 33 | Ìý | Ìý |
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Plant and equipment
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives, minimum (in years) | 3 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives, maximum (in years) | 25 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Interest expense capitalized as part of plant and equipment | $ 2 | $ 1 | $ 3 |
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Furniture, fixtures and leasehold improvements
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives, minimum (in years) | 5 | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives, maximum (in years) | 20 | Ìý | Ìý |
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- Definition
Represents the amount of bank accepted drafts reclassified from accounts receivable to other current assets. No definition available.
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Represents the minimum maturity period of bank accepted drafts reclassified from accounts receivable to other current assets. No definition available.
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The amount of interest that was capitalized during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The maximum useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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- Definition
The minimum useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. No definition available.
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