Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income - including noncontrolling interests	$ 243	$ 66
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(18)	(42)
Comprehensive income - including noncontrolling interests	225	24
Comprehensive income - noncontrolling interests	12	2
Comprehensive Income - Yum China Holdings, Inc.	$ 213	$ 22