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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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| Reclassifications | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Minimum period of receivable to classify as current assets | 90 days | Ìý | Ìý |
| Bank accepted drafts reclassified from accounts receivable to other current assets | Ìý | $ 51 | Ìý |
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Buildings and equipment | Minimum
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives | 10 years | Ìý | Ìý |
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Buildings and equipment | Maximum
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives | 33 years | Ìý | Ìý |
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Plant and equipment
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Interest expense capitalized as part of plant and equipment | $ 2 | $ 1 | $ 3 |
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Plant and equipment | Minimum
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives | 3 years | Ìý | Ìý |
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Plant and equipment | Maximum
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives | 25 years | Ìý | Ìý |
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Furniture, fixtures and leasehold improvements | Minimum
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives | 5 years | Ìý | Ìý |
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Furniture, fixtures and leasehold improvements | Maximum
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Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Property, Plant and Equipment | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Estimated useful lives | 20 years | Ìý | Ìý |
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- Definition
Represents the amount of bank accepted drafts reclassified from accounts receivable to other current assets. No definition available.
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- Definition
Represents the minimum maturity period of bank accepted drafts reclassified from accounts receivable to other current assets. No definition available.
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- Definition
Amount of interest capitalized during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Useful life of long lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Examples include, but not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment. No definition available.
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