Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) (Alibaba Group, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 18, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Alibaba Group
Sale of investments in equity interests, value of preference shares	$ 800