DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND INCOME TAXES (Detail Textuals)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
CNY
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 31, 2008
Dec. 31, 2014
Hainan Jinpan Electric Co. Ltd.
Dec. 31, 2011
Hainan Jinpan Electric Co. Ltd.
Dec. 31, 2008
Hainan Jinpan Electric Co. Ltd.
Dec. 31, 2014
Jinpan Electric (China) Co. Ltd
Dec. 31, 2013
Jinpan Electric (China) Co. Ltd
Dec. 31, 2012
Jinpan Electric (China) Co. Ltd
Dec. 31, 2014
Shanghai Jinpan Electric Company Limited
Dec. 31, 2013
Shanghai Jinpan Electric Company Limited
Dec. 31, 2012
Shanghai Jinpan Electric Company Limited
Dec. 31, 2014
Guilin Jun Tai Fu Electric Co. Ltd.
Dec. 31, 2013
Guilin Jun Tai Fu Electric Co. Ltd.
Dec. 31, 2012
Guilin Jun Tai Fu Electric Co. Ltd.
Income Tax Rate [Line Items]                                        
Applicable income tax rate 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 25.00% 24.00% 22.00% 20.00% 18.00% 25.00%     25.00% 25.00% 12.50%           25.00%
Percentage of tax rate entitled for technically advanced enterprise                 15.00% 15.00% 15.00%                  
Corporate income tax 25.00% 25.00%                             25.00%      
Preferencial tax rate                             15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00%  
Operating loss carryforwards $ 0.2 1.2