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    <Log type="Info">Columns in Cash Flows statement 'CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS' have maximum duration 365 days and at least 47 values. Shorter duration columns must have at least one fourth (11) as many values. Column '8/11/2014 - 8/12/2014
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    <Log type="Info">Process Flow-Through: 002 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS</Log>
    <Log type="Info">	Process Flow-Through: Removing column 'Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)'</Log>
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CNY'</Log>
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USD ($)'</Log>
    <Log type="Info">	Process Flow-Through: Removing column 'Dec. 31, 2011
CNY'</Log>
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Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
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Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
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Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
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Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
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Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series A-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
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Series A-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series A-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series A-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series A-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
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Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
    <Log type="Info">	Process Flow-Through: Removing column 'Dec. 31, 2014
Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series B-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
    <Log type="Info">	Process Flow-Through: Removing column 'Dec. 31, 2014
Series B-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series B-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series B-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series B-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
CNY'</Log>
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Series C convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
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Series C convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
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Series C convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
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Series C convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
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Series C convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
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    <Log type="Info">Process Flow-Through: 003 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical)</Log>
    <Log type="Info">	Process Flow-Through: Removing column 'Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)'</Log>
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CNY'</Log>
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USD ($)'</Log>
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USD ($)'</Log>
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USD ($)'</Log>
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Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
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Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
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Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]'</Log>
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Series A-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
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Series A-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
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Series A-1 convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]'</Log>
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Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
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Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
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Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares [Member]'</Log>
    <Log type="Info">	Process Flow-Through: Removing column 'Dec. 31, 2014
Series B-1 Preferred Stock [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
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Series B-1 Preferred Stock [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
    <Log type="Info">	Process Flow-Through: Removing column 'Jul. 04, 2013
Series B-1 Preferred Stock [Member]'</Log>
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Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
    <Log type="Info">	Process Flow-Through: Removing column 'Dec. 31, 2013
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
USD ($)'</Log>
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Series C Preferred Stock [Member]'</Log>
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