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LAND USE RIGHTS, NET (Narrative) (Details) (Land use rights [Member], USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Land use rights [Member]
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| LAND USE RIGHTS, NET [Line Items] | |||
| Carrying value of land use rights pledged to secure the long-term bank loan of Vimicro Tianjin | $ 2,071 | $ 2,125 | |
| Amortization expenses | $ 172 | $ 224 | $ 245 |