INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
USA [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 49,824	$ 47,942
Temporary differences, including Stock based compensation	6,456	6,248
Fixed assets, due to differences in depreciation	288	288
Non-qualified options and warrants	6,728	6,728
Reserves on investments	(2,026)	(1,877)
Intangible assets, due to impairment	(99)	(99)
R&D credit	138	138
Amortization of debt discount	(1,691)	(1,294)
Total gross deferred tax assets	32,674	31,546
Valuation allowance	(32,674)	(31,546)
Net deferred tax assets
CHINA [Member]
Income Tax [Line Items]
Property and equipment, due to differences in depreciation	303	241
Inventories, due to impairment	236	369
Accrued liabilities	217	241
Net operating loss carryforwards	7,395	5,488
Total gross deferred tax assets	8,151	6,339
Valuation allowance	(7,848)	(6,098)
Net deferred tax assets	303	241
Less: current portion
Non-current portion	$ 303	$ 241