INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Components of Tax Benefit (Expense) (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
|
| Income (Loss) before income tax | |||
| PRC | $ 2,938,038 | $ (69,465) | $ 0 |
| Other jurisdictions | 583,861 | 296,039 | 20,190,079 |
| Income before income tax | 3,521,899 | 226,574 | 20,190,079 |
| Current tax benefit (expense) | |||
| PRC | (11,926) | 0 | |
| Other jurisdictions | (222,094) | (283,829) | (34,721) |
| Subtotal | (234,020) | (283,829) | (34,721) |
| Deferred tax benefit (expense) | |||
| PRC | 1,402 | 0 | 0 |
| Other jurisdictions | (89,450) | 151,737 | 57,912 |
| Subtotal | (88,048) | 151,737 | 57,912 |
| Total income tax benefit (expense) | $ (322,068) | $ (132,092) | $ 23,191 |