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Debt - Senior Credit Facilities Narrative (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions	Jan. 06, 2023 CNY (¥)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Jan. 04, 2023 CNY (¥)
364 Day Delayed-Draw Term Loan \| Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term			364 days
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 500
5 Year Delayed-Draw Term Loan \| Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term			5 years
Debt instrument, face amount			$ 1,000
3 Year Delayed-Draw Term Loan \| Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term		3 years
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 750
Revolving Credit Facility \| Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing base			$ 1,750
China Revolving Credit Facility \| Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing base \| ¥				¥ 1,750
China Working Capital Term Loan \| China Working Capital Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term	12 months
Debt instrument, face amount \| ¥	¥ 800
China Working Capital Term Loan \| China Working Capital Term Loan \| Variable Interbank Interest Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate	0.50%