Note 18 - Taxation - Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Current-PRC
Deferred-PRC	(693)	(113)	(689)	(113)
Effective income tax expense	$ (693)	$ (113)	$ (689)	$ (113)

Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to taxable income (loss) from continuing operations.

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