Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	3 Months Ended
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	Mar. 31, 2013
Buildings and improvements [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Summary of depreciation rates
Annual rate	2.54%
Residual value
Buildings and improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Summary of depreciation rates
Annual rate	9.84%
Residual value	2.00%
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Summary of depreciation rates
Annual rate	Lesser of lease terms or 5% to 10
Residual value
Plant and Machinery [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Summary of depreciation rates
Annual rate	7.00%
Residual value
Plant and Machinery [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Summary of depreciation rates
Annual rate	18.40%
Residual value	10.00%
Motor vehicles [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Summary of depreciation rates
Annual rate	6.00%
Motor vehicles [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Summary of depreciation rates
Annual rate	18.40%
Residual value	10.00%
Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Summary of depreciation rates
Annual rate	6.00%
Furniture, fixtures and equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Summary of depreciation rates
Annual rate	18.40%
Residual value	10.00%

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