INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets - USA and China) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryovers - USA	$ 59,588	$ 56,768
Net operating loss carryovers - China	6,837	2,982
Total net operating loss carryovers	66,425	59,750
Timing differences - USA	(16,396)	(15,029)
Timing differences - Foreign	1,492	523
Total gross deferred tax assets	51,521	45,244
Valuation allowance	(51,280)	(44,721)
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	241	523
Less: current portion		331
Non-current portion	$ 241	$ 192