DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Narrative) (Details)
shares in Millions, ¥ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2017
CNY (¥)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount $ 39,119,794   $ 28,835,700
Waive of Payable to Discontinued Operations $ 217,400,000    
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | shares 180    
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues $ 42,480,000    
Intercompany Receivables Due from Continuing Business 173,400,000    
Manufacturing and LED Distribution Businesses [Member]      
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount $ 461,000,000,000 ¥ 3  
American Depositary Shares [Member]      
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues | shares 18