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Represents the aggregate of total long-term debt, including current maturities and short-term debt.

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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility.

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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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DEBT, Xiamen Project Loans (Details) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2023 USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2023 CNY (¥)	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2023 CNY (¥)	Oct. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2022 CNY (¥)	Jul. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2018 CNY (¥)
Project Loans [Abstract]
Amount outstanding							$ 26,710
Xiamen Project Loans [Member]
Project Loans [Abstract]
Maximum borrowing capacity \| ¥								¥ 345.0
Repayments of long-term debt	$ 3,900	¥ 26.4	$ 3,900	¥ 26.4	$ 11,500	¥ 81.0
Amount outstanding							$ 0