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20. |
OTHER ASSETS |
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December 31 |
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2016 |
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2017 |
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NT$ |
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NT$ |
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(In Millions) |
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Spare parts |
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$ |
1,776 |
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$ |
2,059 |
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Refundable deposits |
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2,083 |
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1,860 |
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Other financial assets |
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1,000 |
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1,000 |
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Others |
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2,288 |
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2,800 |
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$ |
7,147 |
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$ |
7,719 |
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Current |
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Spare parts |
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$ |
1,776 |
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$ |
2,059 |
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Others |
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346 |
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124 |
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$ |
2,122 |
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$ |
2,183 |
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Noncurrent |
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Refundable deposits |
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$ |
2,083 |
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$ |
1,860 |
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Other financial assets |
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1,000 |
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1,000 |
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Others |
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1,942 |
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2,676 |
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$ |
5,025 |
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$ |
5,536 |
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Other financial assets - noncurrent was Piping Fund. As part of the government’s effort to upgrade the existing telecommunications infrastructure, Chunghwa and other public utility companies were required by the ROC government to contribute to a Piping Fund administered by the Taipei City Government. This fund was used to finance various telecommunications infrastructure projects. Net assets of this fund will be returned proportionately after the project is completed.