Note 10 - Movement in Cost Method Investments (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Beijing Saturday [Member]
Cost method investments, balance	$ 17
Investments during the year
Exchange translation adjustment
Cost method investments, balance	17
Chuangshi Meiwei [Member]
Cost method investments, balance	154
Investments during the year
Exchange translation adjustment	(3)
Cost method investments, balance	151
Guohua Shiji [Member]
Cost method investments, balance	3
Investments during the year	26
Exchange translation adjustment
Cost method investments, balance	29
ChinaNet Chuang Tou [Member]
Cost method investments, balance	939
Investments during the year	437
Exchange translation adjustment	(20)
Cost method investments, balance	1,356
ChinaNet Korea [Member]
Investments during the year	8
Cost method investments, balance	8
Cost method investments, balance	1,113
Investments during the year	471
Exchange translation adjustment	(23)
Cost method investments, balance	$ 1,561