GOODWILL (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
GOODWILL.      
Goodwill $ 115,960 $ 112,481 $ 135,651
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating and reportable segments      
Balance at the beginning of the period 112,481 135,651  
Foreign currency translation adjustment 3,479 278  
Disposal of subsidiaries   (23,448)  
Balance at the end of the period 115,960 112,481 135,651
Impairment on goodwill 0 0 11,388
Number of subsidiaries disposed   2  
Amount of goodwill derecognized on disposal date   23,448  
Yuheng
      
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating and reportable segments      
Disposal of subsidiaries   (23,448)  
Amount of goodwill derecognized on disposal date   23,448  
Yuanping
      
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating and reportable segments      
Disposal of subsidiaries   (3,219)  
Amount of goodwill derecognized on disposal date   3,219  
Yunnan Province
      
GOODWILL.      
Goodwill 22,265 21,597  
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating and reportable segments      
Balance at the beginning of the period 21,597 21,544  
Foreign currency translation adjustment 668 53  
Balance at the end of the period 22,265 21,597  
Fujian Province
      
GOODWILL.      
Goodwill 48,898 47,431  
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating and reportable segments      
Balance at the beginning of the period 47,431 70,760  
Foreign currency translation adjustment 1,467 119  
Disposal of subsidiaries   (23,448)  
Balance at the end of the period 48,898 47,431  
Amount of goodwill derecognized on disposal date   23,448  
Zhejiang Province
      
GOODWILL.      
Goodwill 44,797 43,453  
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating and reportable segments      
Balance at the beginning of the period 43,453 43,347  
Foreign currency translation adjustment 1,344 106  
Balance at the end of the period $ 44,797 $ 43,453