INCOME TAXES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net change in the valuation allowance	$ 1,500
Research and development carry forwards	138
Minimum [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Research and development carry forwards, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2013
Maximum [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Research and development carry forwards, Expiration date	Dec. 31, 2028
Federal [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	175,000
Federal [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards, Expiration date	2013-12-31
Federal [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards, Expiration date	2028-12-31
State [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards	$ 103,000
State [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards, Expiration date	2013-12-31
State [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating loss carry forwards, Expiration date	2019-12-31
USA [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Applicable income tax rate	34.00%
PRC [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
PRC enterprise tax rate	25.00%