FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT - CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Details) - CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT [abstract]
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The amount of bond payable.

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- Definition

The non-current portion of non-current borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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- Definition

The amount of non-current trade payables and non-current other payables. [Refer: Other non-current payables; Non-current trade payables]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition

The amount of current borrowings. [Refer: Borrowings]

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