CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Parenthetical) U_pure in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Conversion ratio, ADS to Class A ordinary share	50	50	50

Conversion ratio of American Depositary Share (ADS) to Class A ordinary share.

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