ZW Data Action (CNET) 10-Q 29 Jun 20 2020 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Jun. 26, 2020
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001376321
Trading Symbol	cnet
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		21,691,926
Entity Shell Company	false
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2020
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.001

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 1,555	$ 1,603
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,504 and $3,148, respectively		3,070	3,260
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers		4,946	6,980
Due from related parties, net		51	81
Other current assets, net		831	11
Total current assets		10,453	11,935
Long-term investments		34	35
Operating lease right-of-use assets		9	12
Property and equipment, net		75	78
Intangible assets, net		1,698	1,899
Blockchain platform applications development costs		4,175	3,879
Long-term prepayments		1,344
Deferred tax assets, net		706	713
Total Assets		18,494	18,551
Current liabilities
Short-term bank loan	[1]		430
Accounts payable	[1]	257	408
Advances from customers	[1]	2,104	2,006
Accrued payroll and other accruals	[1]	524	491
Taxes payable	[1]	3,261	3,214
Lease payment liabilities related to short-term leases	[1]	170	136
Other current liabilities	[1]	442	221
Warrant liabilities		61	107
Total current liabilities		6,819	7,013
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term borrowing from a director		124	125
Total Liabilities		6,943	7,138
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Common stock (US$0.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 21,691,926 shares and 19,629,403 shares at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively)		22	20
Additional paid-in capital		45,485	43,111
Statutory reserves		2,607	2,607
Accumulated deficit		(38,083)	(35,773)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		1,576	1,505
Total ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity		11,607	11,470
Noncontrolling interests		(56)	(57)
Total equity		11,551	11,413
Total Liabilities and Equity		$ 18,494	$ 18,551
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 3,504	$ 3,148
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	21,691,926	19,629,403
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	21,691,926	19,629,403

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Revenues	$ 4,384	$ 8,567
Total revenues	4,384	8,567
Cost of revenues	3,485	8,125
Gross profit	899	442
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing expenses	165	169
General and administrative expenses	2,796	810
Research and development expenses	214	201
Total operating expenses	3,175	1,180
Loss from operations	(2,276)	(738)
Other income/(expenses)
Interest expense, net	(1)	(11)
Other expenses	(1)	(2)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	46	(350)
Total other income/(expenses)	44	(363)
Loss before income tax expense and noncontrolling interests	(2,232)	(1,101)
Income tax expense	(78)	(39)
Net loss	(2,310)	(1,140)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		2
Net loss attributable to ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc.	(2,310)	(1,138)
Net loss	(2,310)	(1,140)
Foreign currency translation gain/(loss)	72	(36)
Comprehensive loss	(2,238)	(1,176)
Comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	3
Comprehensive loss attributable to ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc.	$ (2,239)	$ (1,173)
Loss per common share
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.11)	$ (0.07)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted (in shares)	20,397,406	16,410,543
Unrelated Parties [Member]
Revenues	$ 4,371	$ 8,560
Total revenues	4,371	8,560
Related Parties [Member]
Revenues	13	7
Total revenues	$ 13	$ 7

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		26 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (2,310)	$ (1,140)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	207	38
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets	3	84
Share-based compensation expenses	1,919	101
Provision for allowances for doubtful accounts	410	192
Deferred taxes	(5)	39
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	(46)	350
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	(255)	(547)
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	2,236	22
Due from related parties	29	27
Other current assets	(5)	10
Long-term prepayments	(1,125)
Accounts payable	(147)	(1,833)
Advances from customers	123	562
Accrued payroll and other accruals	(34)	114
Other current liabilities	319	(115)
Taxes payable	94	65
Lease payment liability related to short-term leases	37
Prepaid lease payment		(11)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	1,518	(2,270)
Cash flows from investing activities
Investment to an ownership investee company		(36)
Short-term loan to an unrelated party	(815)
Payment for blockchain platform applications development costs	(302)		$ (4,180)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,117)	(36)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from short-term bank loan		445
Repayment of short-term bank loan	(430)	(445)
Net cash used in financing activities	(430)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and cash equivalents	(19)	47
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(48)	(2,259)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	1,603	3,742
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	1,555	1,483	$ 1,555
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid
Interest expense paid	$ 2	$ 13

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Statutory Reserves [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018	16,382,543
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 16	$ 38,275	$ 2,607	$ (34,512)	$ 1,457	$ (49)	$ 7,794
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors (in shares)	30,000
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors		13					13
Net loss for the period				(1,138)		(2)	(1,140)
Foreign currency translation adjustment					(35)	(1)	(36)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2019	16,412,543
Balance at Mar. 31, 2019	$ 16	38,288	2,607	(35,650)	1,422	(52)	6,631
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019	19,629,403
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 20	43,111	2,607	(35,773)	1,505	(57)	11,413
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from nonemployees (in shares)	430,000
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from nonemployees		477					477
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors (in shares)	1,632,523
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors	$ 2	1,897					1,899
Net loss for the period				(2,310)			(2,310)
Foreign currency translation adjustment					71	1	72
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020	21,691,926
Balance at Mar. 31, 2020	$ 22	$ 45,485	$ 2,607	$ (38,083)	$ 1,576	$ (56)	$ 11,551

Note 1 - Organization and Natur

Note 1 - Organization and Nature of Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	1. Organization and nature of operations ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Texas in April 2006 October 2006. June 26, 2009, O2O 2018, March 31, 2020, 11

Note 2 - Variable Interest Enti

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Text Block]	2. Variable interest entities Summarized below is the information related to the VIEs’ assets and liabilities reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,301 $ 699 Accounts receivable, net 2,384 2,876 Prepayment and deposit to suppliers 2,302 3,998 Due from related parties, net 51 81 Other current assets, net 9 6 Total current assets 6,047 7,660 Long-term investments 34 35 Operating lease right-of-use assets 9 12 Property and equipment, net 39 40 Intangible assets, net 20 25 Deferred tax assets, net 706 713 Total Assets $ 6,855 $ 8,485 Liabilities Current liabilities: Short-term bank loan $ - $ 430 Accounts payable 257 408 Advances from customers 1,601 2,006 Accrued payroll and other accruals 86 132 Taxes payable 2,539 2,568 Lease payment liabilities related to short-term leases 39 19 Other current liabilities 112 84 Total current liabilities 4,634 5,647 Total Liabilities $ 4,634 $ 5,647 All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not Summarized below is the information related to the financial performance of the VIEs reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the three March 31, 2020 2019, Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues $ 2,936 $ 8,567 Cost of revenues (2,845 ) (8,125 ) Total operating expenses (744 ) (711 ) Net loss before allocation to noncontrolling interests (651 ) (322 )

Note 3 - Summary of Significant

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	3. Summary of significant accounting policies a) Basis of presentation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information as of March 31, 2020 three March 31, 2020 2019 10 December 31, 2019, “2019 10 May 27, 2020. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2020, three March 31, 2020 2019, three March 31, 2020 2019, not b) Going concern The Company incurred operating losses and may three March 31, 2020 US$2.31 US$1.14 three March 31, 2019. March 31, 2020, US$1.56 US$1.60 December 31, 2019. The Company does not twelve 19 first 2020 may may may not not may one The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 not may may c) Principles of consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of all the subsidiaries and VIEs of the Company. All transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries and VIEs have been eliminated upon consolidation. d) Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of these consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The Company continually evaluates these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information, historical experience and various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates. e) Foreign currency translation The exchange rates used to translate amounts in RMB into US$ for the purposes of preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements are as follows: March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts 7.0851 6.9762 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.9790 6.7468 No f) Fair value measurement Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of March 31, 2020 Quoted Prices Significant Significant US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Warrant liabilities (Note 17) 61 - - 61 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of December 31, 2019 Quoted Prices Significant Significant US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) Warrant liabilities (Note 17) 107 - - 107 g) Revenue recognition The following tables present the Company’s revenues disaggregated by products and services and timing of revenue recognition: Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Internet advertising and related services --distribution of the right to use search engine marketing service 1,988 6,725 --online advertising placements 948 1,831 --sales of effective sales lead information - 6 --data and technical services 300 5 Ecommerce O2O advertising and marketing services 503 - Technical solution services 645 - Total revenues 4,384 8,567 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenue recognized over time 3,739 8,561 Revenue recognized at a point in time 645 6 Total revenues 4,384 8,567 Contract costs For the three March 31, 2020 2019, not Contract balances The table below summarized the movement of the Company’s contract liabilities (advance from customers) for three March 31, 2020: Contract liabilities US$(’000) Balance as of January 1, 2020 2,006 Exchange translation adjustment (31 ) Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance (1,146 ) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 1,275 Balance as of March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) 2,104 Advance from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations are generally refundable. Refund of advance from cu stomers were insignifi three March 31, 2020 2019. For the three March 31, 2020 2019, no h) Research and development expenses The Company accounts for expenses for the enhancement, maintenance and technical support to the Company’s Internet platforms and intellectual properties that are used in its daily operations in research and development expenses. Research and development costs are charged to expense when incurred. Expenses for research and development for the three March 31, 2020 2019 US$0.21 US$0.20 i) Lease As of March 31, 2020, US$0.01 US$0.01 April 2020. For the three March 31, 2020 2019, US$0.05 US$0.04 US$0.09 Supplemental information related to operating leases (All amounts are presented in thousands of U.S. dollars): Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Operating cash flows used for operating leases - 93 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities - 10 Weighted-average discount rate 6 % 6 % As of March 31, 2020 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 0.96 1.96

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, N

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Text Block]	4. Accounts receivable, net March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Accounts receivable 6,574 6,408 Allowance for doubtful accounts (3,504 ) (3,148 ) Accounts receivable, net 3,070 3,260 All of the accounts receivable are non-interest bearing. Based on the assessment of the collectability of the accounts receivable as of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, US$3.50 US$3.15 six six three March 31, 2020 2019, US$0.41 US$0.19

Note 5 - Prepayments and Deposi

Note 5 - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Prepayments and Deposits to Suppliers Disclosure [Text Block]	5. Prepayments and deposit to suppliers March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Deposits to advertising resources providers 1,311 1,315 Prepayments to advertising resources providers 2,329 4,361 Prepayment of license fee 796 1,062 Other deposits and prepayments 510 242 4,946 6,980

Note 6 - Due From Related Parti

Note 6 - Due From Related Parties, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Due from Related Parties Disclosure [Text Block]	6. Due from related parties, net March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Zhongwang Xiyue Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Zhongwang Xiyue”) 51 81 Guohua Shiji (Beijing) Communication Co., Ltd. (“Guohua Shiji”) 169 172 220 253 Allowance for doubtful accounts (169 ) (172 ) Due from related parties, net 51 81 Related parties of the Company represented the Company’s direct or indirect unconsolidated investee companies and entities that the Company’s officers or directors can exercise significant influence. As of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, As of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019,

Note 7 - Other Current Assets,

Note 7 - Other Current Assets, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Other Current Assets [Text Block]	7. Other current assets, net March 31, 2020 December 31,2019 Gross Allowance for doubtful accounts Net Gross Allowance for doubtful accounts Net US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Staff advances for business operations 16 - 16 11 - 11 Short-term loan to an unrelated party 815 - 815 - - - Overdue deposits 706 (706 ) - 717 (717 ) - Total 1,537 (706 ) 831 728 (717 ) 11 As of March 31, 2020, first 2020. As of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, RMB5 US$0.7 no March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019,

Note 8 - Long-term Investments

Note 8 - Long-term Investments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	8. Long-term investments As of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, RMB0.25 US$0.03 4.9% The Company measures this investment which do not

Note 9 - Property and Equipment

Note 9 - Property and Equipment, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	9. Property and equipment, net March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Vehicles 747 758 Office equipment 1,310 1,331 Electronic devices 923 937 Property and equipment, cost 2,980 3,026 Less: accumulated depreciation (2,905 ) (2,948 ) Property and equipment, net 75 78 Depreciation expenses for the three March 31, 2020 2019 US$2,000 US$33,000,

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Ne

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Net	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	10. Intangible assets, net As of March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Items Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Domain name 1,363 - (1,363 ) - Intangible assets subject to amortization: Customer relationship 1,880 (1,880 ) - - Non-compete agreements 1,035 (563 ) (472 ) - Software technologies 289 (289 ) - - Intelligent marketing data service platform 4,557 (1,846 ) (2,711 ) - Internet safety, information exchange security and data encryption software 1,835 (413 ) (1,422 ) - Cloud video management system 1,341 (333 ) (1,008 ) - Cloud compute software technology 1,310 (888 ) (402 ) 20 Licensed products use right 1,207 (45 ) - 1,162 Other computer software 871 (355 ) - 516 Total $ 15,688 $ (6,612 ) $ (7,378 ) $ 1,698 As of December 31, 2019 Items Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Domain name 1,385 - (1,385 ) - Intangible assets subject to amortization: Customer relationship 1,909 (1,909 ) - - Non-compete agreements 1,051 (571 ) (480 ) - Software technologies 294 (294 ) - - Intelligent marketing data service platform 4,629 (1,876 ) (2,753 ) - Internet safety, information exchange security and data encryption software 1,863 (419 ) (1,444 ) - Cloud video management system 1,362 (338 ) (1,024 ) - Cloud compute software technology 1,331 (898 ) (408 ) 25 Licensed products use right 1,202 (15 ) - 1,187 Other computer software 872 (185 ) - 687 Total $ 15,898 $ (6,505 ) $ (7,494 ) $ 1,899 Amortization expenses for the three March 31, 2020 2019 US$205,000 US$5,000, Based on the adjusted carrying value of the finite-lived intangible assets after the deduction of the impairment losses, which has a weighted average remaining useful life of 6.27 March 31, 2020, no US$0.62 December 31, 2020, US$0.13 December 31, 2021, US$0.12 December 31, 2022 2024.

Note 11 - Blockchain Software A

Note 11 - Blockchain Software Application Platform Development Costs	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Research, Development, and Computer Software Disclosure [Text Block]	11. Blockchain software application platform development costs In February 2018, US$4.5 March 2018, RMB3.0 US$0.42 two March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, 350 40 US$4.18 US$3.88 two May 2020, 2020. 19 first 2020, 1 2 According to the development contracts the Company signed with the counter parties, the Company will not no not may

Note 12 - Long-term Prepayments

Note 12 - Long-term Prepayments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Prepayments [Text Block]	12. Long-term prepayments As of March 31, 2020, US$1.12 one US$0.22 one not one March 31, 2020.

Note 13 - Short-term Bank Loan

Note 13 - Short-term Bank Loan and Credit Facility	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Short-term Debt [Text Block]	13. Short-term bank loan and credit facility As of December 31, 2019, RMB5.0 US$0.7 January 2020. As of December 31, 2019, RMB3.0 US$0.43 January 2020.

Note 14 - Accrued Payroll and O

Note 14 - Accrued Payroll and Other Accruals	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	14. Accrued payroll and other accruals March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Accrued payroll and staff welfare 128 173 Accrued operating expenses 396 318 524 491

Note 15 - Taxation

Note 15 - Taxation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	15. Taxation As of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Turnover tax and surcharge payable 1,234 1,244 Enterprise income tax payable 2,027 1,970 Total taxes payable 3,261 3,214 For the three March 31, 2020 2019, Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Current (83 ) - Deferred 5 (39 ) Income tax expense (78 ) (39 ) The Company’s deferred tax assets as of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Tax effect of net operating losses carried forward 9,578 9,160 Bad debts provision 794 743 Valuation allowance (9,666 ) (9,190 ) Deferred tax assets, net 706 713 The U.S. holding company has incurred aggregate NOLs of approximately US22.3 US$20.3 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, December 31, 2017 2037. December 31, 2017 no 80% December 31, 2017. not The NOLs carried forward incurred by the Company’s PRC subsidiaries and VIEs were approximately US$23.9 US$23.6 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, 2030 The Company recorded approximately US$9.7 US$9.2 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, not not For the three March 31, 2020 2019, US$0.55 US$0.19

Note 16 - Long-term Borrowing F

Note 16 - Long-term Borrowing From a Director	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-Term Borrowing from Director Disclosure [Text Block]	16. Long-term borrowing from a director Long-term borrowing from a director is a non-interest bearing loan from a director of the Company relating to the original paid-in capital contribution in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Rise King WFOE, which is not one

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Warrants Disclosure [Text Block]	17. Warrant liabilities The Company consummated a registered director offering in January 2018 ( “2018 issued to the investors and the placement agent warrants to purchase up to 645,000 129,000 $6.60 Fair value of the warrants The Company used Binomial model to determine the fair value of the Warrants based on the assumptions summarized as below: Investors warrants Placement agent warrants As of As of As of As of Stock price $ 1.17 $ 0.95 $ 1.17 $ 0.95 Years to maturity 0.55 0.30 1.05 0.80 Risk-free interest rate 1.58 % 0.10 % 1.57 % 0.13 % Dividend yield - - - - Expected volatility 60 % 99 % 80 % 78 % Exercise Price * $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.11 $ 0.07 $ 0.28 $ 0.12 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 71 $ 45 $ 36 $ 16 Investors warrants Placement agent warrants As of As of As of As of Stock price $ 1.34 $ 1.95 $ 1.34 $ 1.95 Years to maturity 1.55 1.30 2.05 1.80 Risk-free interest rate 2.50 % 2.27 % 2.50 % 2.27 % Dividend yield - - - - Expected volatility 199 % 216 % 176 % 187 % Exercise Price * $ 6.60 $ 6.60 $ 6.60 $ 6.60 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.78 $ 1.23 $ 0.80 $ 1.26 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 503 $ 793 $ 103 $ 163 * On September 25, 2019, first 2018 $1.4927. Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 ( As of March 31, 2020 As of December 31, 2019 Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss US$’000 US$’000 US$’000 Fair value of the Warrants: Investor warrants 45 71 (26 ) Placement agent warrants 16 36 (20 ) Warrant liabilities 61 107 (46 ) Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 ( As of March 31, 2019 As of December 31, 2018 Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss US$’000 US$’000 US$’000 Fair value of the Warrants: Investor warrants 793 503 290 Placement agent warrants 163 103 60 Warrant liabilities 956 606 350 Warrants issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 three Warrant Outstanding Warrant Exercisable Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Balance, January 1, 2020 774,000 0.63 $ 1.4927 774,000 0.63 $ 1.4927 Granted/Vested - - Forfeited - - Exercised - - Balance, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) 774,000 0.38 $ 1.4927 774,000 0.38 $ 1.4927

Note 18 - Restricted Net Assets

Note 18 - Restricted Net Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	18. Restricted net assets As substantially all of the Company’s operations are conducted through its PRC subsidiaries and VIEs, the Company’s ability to pay dividends is primarily dependent on receiving distributions of funds from its PRC subsidiaries and VIEs. Relevant PRC statutory laws and regulations permit payments of dividends by its PRC subsidiaries and VIEs only out of their retained earnings, if any, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations and after it has met the PRC requirements for appropriation to statutory reserves. Paid in capital of the PRC subsidiaries and VIEs included in the Company’s consolidated net assets are also non-distributable for dividend purposes. In accordance with the PRC regulations on Enterprises with Foreign Investment, a WFOE established in the PRC is required to provide certain statutory reserves, namely general reserve fund, the enterprise expansion fund and staff welfare and bonus fund which are appropriated from net profit as reported in the enterprise’s PRC statutory accounts. A WFOE is required to allocate at least 10% 50% not 10% 50% not In accordance with these PRC laws and regulations, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries and VIEs are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the Company. As of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019, US$12.0 The current PRC Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) Law also imposes a 10% 5% The ability of the Company’s PRC subsidiaries and VIEs to make dividends and other payments to the Company may Foreign currency exchange regulation in China is primarily governed by the following rules: l Foreign Exchange Administration Rules ( 1996 August 2008, l Administration Rules of the Settlement, Sale and Payment of Foreign Exchange ( 1996 Currently, under the Administration Rules, Renminbi is freely convertible for current account items, including the distribution of dividends, interest payments, trade and service related foreign exchange transactions, but not may Although the current Exchange Rules allow the converting of Chinese Renminbi into foreign currency for current account items, conversion of Chinese Renminbi into foreign exchange for capital items, such as foreign direct investment, loans or securities, requires the approval of SAFE, which is under the authority of the People’s Bank of China. These approvals, however, do not not may

Note 19 - Employee Defined Cont

Note 19 - Employee Defined Contribution Plan	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]	19. Employee defined contribution plan Full time employees of the Company in the PRC participate in a government mandated defined contribution plan, pursuant to which certain pension benefits, medical care, employee housing fund and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. Chinese labor regulations require that the PRC subsidiaries of the Company make contributions to the government for these benefits based on certain percentages of the employees’ salaries. The employee benefits were expensed as incurred. The Company has no US$0.04 US$0.09 three March 31, 2020 2019,

Note 20 - Concentration of Risk

Note 20 - Concentration of Risk	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	20. Concentration of risk Credit risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. As of Mach 31, 2020, 99% 1% Concentration of customers The following tables summarized the information about the Company’s concentration of customers for the three March 31, 2020 2019, Customer A Customer B Customer C Customer D Customer E Customer F Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * * * 15 % 11 % Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Revenues, customer concentration risk 17 % * - - - - As of March 31, 2020 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk 27 % 12 % 24 % 11 % - - As of December 31, 2019 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk 57 % 13 % 12 % - - - * Less than 10%. - No Concentration of suppliers The following tables summarized the information about the Company’s concentration of suppliers for the three March 31, 2020 2019, Supplier A Supplier B Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 71 % 11 % Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 89 % - - No

Note 21 - Commitments and Conti

Note 21 - Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	21. Commitments and contingencies In 2018, two third two US$4.92 March 31, 2020, US$4.18 December 31, 2020. The Company is currently not not may

Note 22- Segment Reporting

Note 22- Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	22. Segment reporting The Company follows ASC Topic 280 Previously, the Company had four 2020, O2O 2019, O2O 2020. 2019 2020. Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 ( Internet Ad Ecommerce Blockchain Corporate Inter- segment Total US$(‘000) US$(‘000) US$(‘000) US$(‘000) US$(‘000) US$(‘000) Revenues 3,236 503 - 645 - 4,384 Cost of revenues 3,110 375 - - - 3,485 Total operating expenses 1,022 4 1 2,148 (1) - 3,175 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 206 - - 1 - 207 Operating (loss)/income (896 ) 124 (1 ) (1,503 ) - (2,276 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 46 - 46 Net (loss)/income (893 ) 103 (1 ) (1,519 ) - (2,310 ) Expenditure for long-term assets - - 302 - - 302 Total assets-March 31, 2020 11,521 2,844 4,180 21,940 (21,991 ) 18,494 Total assets-December 31, 2019 13,332 2,075 3,885 21,338 (22,079 ) 18,551 ( 1 Including approximately US$1,919 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 ( Internet Ad. Ecommerce Blockchain Corporate Inter- segment Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 8,567 - - - - 8,567 Cost of revenues 8,125 - - - - 8,125 Total operating expenses 705 18 5 452 (1) - 1,180 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 23 - - 15 - 38 Operating loss (263 ) (18 ) (5 ) (452 ) - (738 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - (350 ) - (350 ) Net loss (315 ) (19 ) (5 ) (801 ) - (1,140 ) ( 1 Including approximately US$101

Note 23 - Loss Per Share

Note 23 - Loss Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	23. Loss per share Basic and diluted loss per share for each of the periods presented are calculated as follows (All amounts, except number of shares and per share data, are presented in thousands of U.S. dollars): Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net loss attributable to ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc. (numerator for basic and diluted loss per share) $ (2,310 ) $ (1,138 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -Basic and diluted 20,397,406 16,410,543 Loss per share -Basic and diluted $ (0.11 ) $ (0.07 ) For the three March 31, 2020, not 774,000 755,216 For the three March 31, 2019, not 774,000 835,216

Note 24 - Share-based Compensat

Note 24 - Share-based Compensation Expenses	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	24. Share-based compensation expenses In February 2020, 2015 1.60 US$1.18 US$1.89 three March 31, 2020. In March 2020, 2015 0.03 one December 31, 2020. US$1.11 three March 31, 2020 US$0.01 In March 2020, 430,000 two February 2022. not US$1.11 US$0.48 three March 31, 2020 US$0.02 The table below summarized share-based compensation expenses recorded for the three March 31, 2020 2019, Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Sales and marketing expenses 122 - General and administrative expenses 1,651 101 Research and development expenses 146 - Total 1,919 101 The aggregate unrecognized share-based compensation expenses as of March 31, 2020 US$0.48 US$0.20 December 31, 2020, US$0.24 December 31, 2021 US$0.04 December 31, 2022. Options issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 three Option Outstanding Option Exercisable Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Balance, January 1, 2020 755,216 1.15 $ 2.43 755,216 1.15 $ 2.43 Granted/Vested - - Forfeited - - Exercised - - Balance, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) 755,216 0.90 $ 2.43 755,216 0.90 $ 2.43

Note 25 - Subsequent Event

Note 25 - Subsequent Event	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	25. Subsequent event In May 2020, one expand its corporate business and technology headquarters to Southern China The Company primarily conducts its operations in the PRC. In January 2020, 19 first 2020. 19 19 one two March April 2020. 19 19 January, February March 2020 19. 19 no 19

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	a) Basis of presentation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information as of March 31, 2020 three March 31, 2020 2019 10 December 31, 2019, “2019 10 May 27, 2020. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position as of March 31, 2020, three March 31, 2020 2019, three March 31, 2020 2019, not
Going Concern [Policy Text Block]	b) Going concern The Company incurred operating losses and may three March 31, 2020 US$2.31 US$1.14 three March 31, 2019. March 31, 2020, US$1.56 US$1.60 December 31, 2019. The Company does not twelve 19 first 2020 may may may not not may one The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2020 March 31, 2020 not may may
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	c) Principles of consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of all the subsidiaries and VIEs of the Company. All transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries and VIEs have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	d) Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of these consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The Company continually evaluates these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information, historical experience and various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	e) Foreign currency translation The exchange rates used to translate amounts in RMB into US$ for the purposes of preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements are as follows: March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts 7.0851 6.9762 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.9790 6.7468 No
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	f) Fair value measurement Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of March 31, 2020 Quoted Prices Significant Significant US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Warrant liabilities (Note 17) 61 - - 61 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of December 31, 2019 Quoted Prices Significant Significant US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) Warrant liabilities (Note 17) 107 - - 107
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]	g) Revenue recognition The following tables present the Company’s revenues disaggregated by products and services and timing of revenue recognition: Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Internet advertising and related services --distribution of the right to use search engine marketing service 1,988 6,725 --online advertising placements 948 1,831 --sales of effective sales lead information - 6 --data and technical services 300 5 Ecommerce O2O advertising and marketing services 503 - Technical solution services 645 - Total revenues 4,384 8,567 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenue recognized over time 3,739 8,561 Revenue recognized at a point in time 645 6 Total revenues 4,384 8,567 Contract costs For the three March 31, 2020 2019, not Contract balances The table below summarized the movement of the Company’s contract liabilities (advance from customers) for three March 31, 2020: Contract liabilities US$(’000) Balance as of January 1, 2020 2,006 Exchange translation adjustment (31 ) Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance (1,146 ) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 1,275 Balance as of March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) 2,104 Advance from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations are generally refundable. Refund of advance from cu stomers were insignifi three March 31, 2020 2019. For the three March 31, 2020 2019, no
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]	h) Research and development expenses The Company accounts for expenses for the enhancement, maintenance and technical support to the Company’s Internet platforms and intellectual properties that are used in its daily operations in research and development expenses. Research and development costs are charged to expense when incurred. Expenses for research and development for the three March 31, 2020 2019 US$0.21 US$0.20
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]	i) Lease As of March 31, 2020, US$0.01 US$0.01 April 2020. For the three March 31, 2020 2019, US$0.05 US$0.04 US$0.09 Supplemental information related to operating leases (All amounts are presented in thousands of U.S. dollars): Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Operating cash flows used for operating leases - 93 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities - 10 Weighted-average discount rate 6 % 6 % As of March 31, 2020 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 0.96 1.96

Note 2 - Variable Interest En_2

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,301 $ 699 Accounts receivable, net 2,384 2,876 Prepayment and deposit to suppliers 2,302 3,998 Due from related parties, net 51 81 Other current assets, net 9 6 Total current assets 6,047 7,660 Long-term investments 34 35 Operating lease right-of-use assets 9 12 Property and equipment, net 39 40 Intangible assets, net 20 25 Deferred tax assets, net 706 713 Total Assets $ 6,855 $ 8,485 Liabilities Current liabilities: Short-term bank loan $ - $ 430 Accounts payable 257 408 Advances from customers 1,601 2,006 Accrued payroll and other accruals 86 132 Taxes payable 2,539 2,568 Lease payment liabilities related to short-term leases 39 19 Other current liabilities 112 84 Total current liabilities 4,634 5,647 Total Liabilities $ 4,634 $ 5,647
Financial Performance of VIEs [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues $ 2,936 $ 8,567 Cost of revenues (2,845 ) (8,125 ) Total operating expenses (744 ) (711 ) Net loss before allocation to noncontrolling interests (651 ) (322 )

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_2

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts 7.0851 6.9762 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.9790 6.7468
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of March 31, 2020 Quoted Prices Significant Significant US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Warrant liabilities (Note 17) 61 - - 61 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of December 31, 2019 Quoted Prices Significant Significant US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) Warrant liabilities (Note 17) 107 - - 107
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Internet advertising and related services --distribution of the right to use search engine marketing service 1,988 6,725 --online advertising placements 948 1,831 --sales of effective sales lead information - 6 --data and technical services 300 5 Ecommerce O2O advertising and marketing services 503 - Technical solution services 645 - Total revenues 4,384 8,567 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenue recognized over time 3,739 8,561 Revenue recognized at a point in time 645 6 Total revenues 4,384 8,567
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]	Contract liabilities US$(’000) Balance as of January 1, 2020 2,006 Exchange translation adjustment (31 ) Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance (1,146 ) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 1,275 Balance as of March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) 2,104
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Operating cash flows used for operating leases - 93 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities - 10 Weighted-average discount rate 6 % 6 % As of March 31, 2020 2019 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 0.96 1.96

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,_2

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accounts Receivable [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Accounts receivable 6,574 6,408 Allowance for doubtful accounts (3,504 ) (3,148 ) Accounts receivable, net 3,070 3,260

Note 5 - Prepayments and Depo_2

Note 5 - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Deposits to advertising resources providers 1,311 1,315 Prepayments to advertising resources providers 2,329 4,361 Prepayment of license fee 796 1,062 Other deposits and prepayments 510 242 4,946 6,980

Note 6 - Due From Related Par_2

Note 6 - Due From Related Parties, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Due From Related Parties [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Zhongwang Xiyue Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Zhongwang Xiyue”) 51 81 Guohua Shiji (Beijing) Communication Co., Ltd. (“Guohua Shiji”) 169 172 220 253 Allowance for doubtful accounts (169 ) (172 ) Due from related parties, net 51 81

Note 7 - Other Current Assets_2

Note 7 - Other Current Assets, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Other Receivables [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 December 31,2019 Gross Allowance for doubtful accounts Net Gross Allowance for doubtful accounts Net US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Staff advances for business operations 16 - 16 11 - 11 Short-term loan to an unrelated party 815 - 815 - - - Overdue deposits 706 (706 ) - 717 (717 ) - Total 1,537 (706 ) 831 728 (717 ) 11

Note 9 - Property and Equipme_2

Note 9 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Vehicles 747 758 Office equipment 1,310 1,331 Electronic devices 923 937 Property and equipment, cost 2,980 3,026 Less: accumulated depreciation (2,905 ) (2,948 ) Property and equipment, net 75 78

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, _2

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	As of March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Items Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Domain name 1,363 - (1,363 ) - Intangible assets subject to amortization: Customer relationship 1,880 (1,880 ) - - Non-compete agreements 1,035 (563 ) (472 ) - Software technologies 289 (289 ) - - Intelligent marketing data service platform 4,557 (1,846 ) (2,711 ) - Internet safety, information exchange security and data encryption software 1,835 (413 ) (1,422 ) - Cloud video management system 1,341 (333 ) (1,008 ) - Cloud compute software technology 1,310 (888 ) (402 ) 20 Licensed products use right 1,207 (45 ) - 1,162 Other computer software 871 (355 ) - 516 Total $ 15,688 $ (6,612 ) $ (7,378 ) $ 1,698 As of December 31, 2019 Items Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) US$(’000) Intangible assets not subject to amortization: Domain name 1,385 - (1,385 ) - Intangible assets subject to amortization: Customer relationship 1,909 (1,909 ) - - Non-compete agreements 1,051 (571 ) (480 ) - Software technologies 294 (294 ) - - Intelligent marketing data service platform 4,629 (1,876 ) (2,753 ) - Internet safety, information exchange security and data encryption software 1,863 (419 ) (1,444 ) - Cloud video management system 1,362 (338 ) (1,024 ) - Cloud compute software technology 1,331 (898 ) (408 ) 25 Licensed products use right 1,202 (15 ) - 1,187 Other computer software 872 (185 ) - 687 Total $ 15,898 $ (6,505 ) $ (7,494 ) $ 1,899

Note 14 - Accrued Payroll and_2

Note 14 - Accrued Payroll and Other Accruals (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Accrued payroll and staff welfare 128 173 Accrued operating expenses 396 318 524 491

Note 15 - Taxation (Tables)

Note 15 - Taxation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule Of Taxes Payable [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Turnover tax and surcharge payable 1,234 1,244 Enterprise income tax payable 2,027 1,970 Total taxes payable 3,261 3,214
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Current (83 ) - Deferred 5 (39 ) Income tax expense (78 ) (39 )
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets [Table Text Block]	March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) Tax effect of net operating losses carried forward 9,578 9,160 Bad debts provision 794 743 Valuation allowance (9,666 ) (9,190 ) Deferred tax assets, net 706 713

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities (

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Warrant Liabilities [Table Text Block]	As of March 31, 2020 As of December 31, 2019 Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss US$’000 US$’000 US$’000 Fair value of the Warrants: Investor warrants 45 71 (26 ) Placement agent warrants 16 36 (20 ) Warrant liabilities 61 107 (46 ) As of March 31, 2019 As of December 31, 2018 Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss US$’000 US$’000 US$’000 Fair value of the Warrants: Investor warrants 793 503 290 Placement agent warrants 163 103 60 Warrant liabilities 956 606 350
Schedule of Warrant Activity [Table Text Block]	Warrant Outstanding Warrant Exercisable Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Balance, January 1, 2020 774,000 0.63 $ 1.4927 774,000 0.63 $ 1.4927 Granted/Vested - - Forfeited - - Exercised - - Balance, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) 774,000 0.38 $ 1.4927 774,000 0.38 $ 1.4927
Warrant [Member]
Notes Tables
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	Investors warrants Placement agent warrants As of As of As of As of Stock price $ 1.17 $ 0.95 $ 1.17 $ 0.95 Years to maturity 0.55 0.30 1.05 0.80 Risk-free interest rate 1.58 % 0.10 % 1.57 % 0.13 % Dividend yield - - - - Expected volatility 60 % 99 % 80 % 78 % Exercise Price * $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.11 $ 0.07 $ 0.28 $ 0.12 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 71 $ 45 $ 36 $ 16 Investors warrants Placement agent warrants As of As of As of As of Stock price $ 1.34 $ 1.95 $ 1.34 $ 1.95 Years to maturity 1.55 1.30 2.05 1.80 Risk-free interest rate 2.50 % 2.27 % 2.50 % 2.27 % Dividend yield - - - - Expected volatility 199 % 216 % 176 % 187 % Exercise Price * $ 6.60 $ 6.60 $ 6.60 $ 6.60 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.78 $ 1.23 $ 0.80 $ 1.26 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 503 $ 793 $ 103 $ 163

Note 20 - Concentration of Ri_2

Note 20 - Concentration of Risk (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block]	Customer A Customer B Customer C Customer D Customer E Customer F Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * * * 15 % 11 % Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Revenues, customer concentration risk 17 % * - - - - As of March 31, 2020 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk 27 % 12 % 24 % 11 % - - As of December 31, 2019 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk 57 % 13 % 12 % - - - Supplier A Supplier B Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 71 % 11 % Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 89 % -

Note 22- Segment Reporting (Tab

Note 22- Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Internet Ad Ecommerce Blockchain Corporate Inter- segment Total US$(‘000) US$(‘000) US$(‘000) US$(‘000) US$(‘000) US$(‘000) Revenues 3,236 503 - 645 - 4,384 Cost of revenues 3,110 375 - - - 3,485 Total operating expenses 1,022 4 1 2,148 (1) - 3,175 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 206 - - 1 - 207 Operating (loss)/income (896 ) 124 (1 ) (1,503 ) - (2,276 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 46 - 46 Net (loss)/income (893 ) 103 (1 ) (1,519 ) - (2,310 ) Expenditure for long-term assets - - 302 - - 302 Total assets-March 31, 2020 11,521 2,844 4,180 21,940 (21,991 ) 18,494 Total assets-December 31, 2019 13,332 2,075 3,885 21,338 (22,079 ) 18,551 Internet Ad. Ecommerce Blockchain Corporate Inter- segment Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 8,567 - - - - 8,567 Cost of revenues 8,125 - - - - 8,125 Total operating expenses 705 18 5 452 (1) - 1,180 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 23 - - 15 - 38 Operating loss (263 ) (18 ) (5 ) (452 ) - (738 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - (350 ) - (350 ) Net loss (315 ) (19 ) (5 ) (801 ) - (1,140 )

Note 23 - Loss Per Share (Table

Note 23 - Loss Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net loss attributable to ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc. (numerator for basic and diluted loss per share) $ (2,310 ) $ (1,138 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -Basic and diluted 20,397,406 16,410,543 Loss per share -Basic and diluted $ (0.11 ) $ (0.07 )

Note 24 - Share-based Compens_2

Note 24 - Share-based Compensation Expenses (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Notes Tables
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 US$(’000) US$(’000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Sales and marketing expenses 122 - General and administrative expenses 1,651 101 Research and development expenses 146 - Total 1,919 101
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	Option Outstanding Option Exercisable Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Balance, January 1, 2020 755,216 1.15 $ 2.43 755,216 1.15 $ 2.43 Granted/Vested - - Forfeited - - Exercised - - Balance, March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) 755,216 0.90 $ 2.43 755,216 0.90 $ 2.43

Note 2 - Variable Interest En_3

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities - Consolidated VIEs' Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 1,555	$ 1,603	$ 1,600
Accounts receivable, net		3,070	3,260
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers		4,946	6,980
Due from related parties, net		51	81
Other current assets, net		831	11
Total current assets		10,453	11,935
Long-term investments		34	35
Operating lease right-of-use assets		9	12
Property and equipment, net		75	78
Intangible assets, net		1,698	1,899
Deferred tax assets, net		706	713
Total assets		18,494	18,551	$ 18,551
Current liabilities:
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable	[1]		430
Accounts payable	[1]	257	408
Advances from customers	[1]	2,104	2,006
Accrued payroll and other accruals	[1]	524	491
Taxes payable	[1]	3,261	3,214
Lease payment liabilities related to short-term leases	[1]	170	136
Other current liabilities	[1]	442	221
Total current liabilities		6,819	7,013
Total Liabilities		6,943	7,138
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		1,301	699
Accounts receivable, net		2,384	2,876
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers		2,302	3,998
Due from related parties, net		51	81
Other current assets, net		9	6
Total current assets		6,047	7,660
Long-term investments		34	35
Operating lease right-of-use assets		9	12
Property and equipment, net		39	40
Intangible assets, net		20	25
Deferred tax assets, net		706	713
Total assets		6,855	8,485
Current liabilities:
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable			430
Accounts payable		257	408
Advances from customers		1,601	2,006
Accrued payroll and other accruals		86	132
Taxes payable		2,539	2,568
Lease payment liabilities related to short-term leases		39	19
Other current liabilities		112	84
Total current liabilities		4,634	5,647
Total Liabilities		$ 4,634	$ 5,647
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Note 2 - Variable Interest En_4

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities - Consolidated VIEs' Financial Performance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Revenues	$ 4,384	$ 8,567
Cost of revenues	(3,485)	(8,125)
Total operating expenses	(3,175)	(1,180)
Net loss before allocation to noncontrolling interests	2,310	1,140
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Revenues	2,936	8,567
Cost of revenues	(2,845)	(8,125)
Total operating expenses	(744)	(711)
Net loss before allocation to noncontrolling interests	$ (651)	$ (322)

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_3

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Total	$ (2,310)	$ (1,138)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Ending Balance	1,555	1,600	$ 1,603
Research and Development Expense, Total	214	201
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	9		$ 12
Operating Lease, Cost	50	$ 90
Short-term Lease, Cost	40
Other Current Assets [Member]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	10
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	$ 10

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_4

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Exchange Rates Used to Translate Amounts In RMB Into US$ (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts	7.0851		6.9762
Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss	6.979	6.7468

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_5

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Warrant liabilities (Note 17)	$ 61	$ 107
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Warrant liabilities (Note 17)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Warrant liabilities (Note 17)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Warrant liabilities (Note 17)	$ 61	$ 107

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_6

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Revenues	$ 4,384	$ 8,567
Search Engine Marketing and Data Service [Member]
Revenues	1,988	6,725
Online Advertising Placement [Member]
Revenues	948	1,831
Sales of Effective Sales Lead Information [Member]
Revenues		6
Data and Technical Services [Member]
Revenues	300	5
Offline Advertising and Marketing Services [Member]
Revenues	503
Technical Solution Services [Member]
Revenues	645
Transferred over Time [Member]
Revenues	3,739	8,561
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Revenues	$ 645	$ 6

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_7

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Contract liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)
Balance	$ 2,006
Exchange translation adjustment	(31)
Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balance	(1,146)
Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations	1,275
Balance	$ 2,104

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_8

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Supplement Information Related to Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Operating cash flows used for operating leases		$ 93
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities		$ 10
Weighted-average discount rate	6.00%	6.00%
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) (Year)	350 days	1 year 350 days

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,_3

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 3,504		$ 3,148
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)	410	$ 192
Internet Advertising and TV Advertising [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 3,500		$ 3,150
Number of Months Past Due (Month)	180 days
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)	$ 410	$ 190

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,_4

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Net - Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts receivable	$ 6,574	$ 6,408
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,504)	(3,148)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 3,070	$ 3,260

Note 5 - Prepayments and Depo_3

Note 5 - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers, Net - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	$ 4,946	$ 6,980
Deposits to TV Ad and Internet Ad Resources Providers [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	1,311	1,315
Prepayment to TV Ad and Internet Ad Resources Providers [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	2,329	4,361
Prepayment For Software System Development [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	796	1,062
Other Deposits and Prepayments [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	$ 510	$ 242

Note 6 - Due From Related Par_3

Note 6 - Due From Related Parties, Net - Due From Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Due from related parties, gross	$ 220	$ 253
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(169)	(172)
Due from related parties, net	51	81
Zhong Wang Xi Yue Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd [Member]
Due from related parties, gross	51	81
Guohua Shiji [Member]
Due from related parties, gross	$ 169	$ 172

Note 7 - Other Current Assets_3

Note 7 - Other Current Assets, Net (Details Textual) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019CNY (¥)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	$ 0.7	¥ 5	$ 0.7	¥ 5

Note 7 - Other Receivables, Net

Note 7 - Other Receivables, Net - Summary of Other Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Other receivables, gross	$ 1,537	$ 728
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(706)	(717)
Other receivables, net	831	11
Staff Advances for Business Operations [Member]
Other receivables, gross	16	11
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Other receivables, net	16	11
Loan to Unrelated Party [Member]
Other receivables, gross	815
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Other receivables, net	815
Overdue Deposits [Member]
Other receivables, gross	706	717
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(706)	(717)
Other receivables, net

Note 8 - Long-term Investments

Note 8 - Long-term Investments (Details Textual) - Local Chain Xi’an [Member] ¥ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2019CNY (¥)
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	$ 30	¥ 250	¥ 250
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent	4.90%	4.90%

Note 9 - Property and Equipme_3

Note 9 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Depreciation, Total	$ 2,000	$ 33,000

Note 9 - Property and Equipme_4

Note 9 - Property and Equipment, Net - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property and equipment, gross	$ 2,980	$ 3,026
Less: accumulated depreciation	(2,905)	(2,948)
Property and equipment, net	75	78
Vehicles [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	747	758
Office Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	1,310	1,331
Electronic Devices [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 923	$ 937

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, _3

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 205,000	$ 5,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)	6 years 98 days
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Remainder of Fiscal Year	$ 620,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two	130,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three	120,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four	120,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five	$ 120,000

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, _4

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Net - Intangible Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Finite-lived intangible assets	$ 15,688	$ 15,898
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(6,612)	(6,505)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment	(7,378)	(7,494)
Intangible assets, net	1,698	1,899
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,880	1,909
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(1,880)	(1,909)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment
Intangible assets, net
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,035	1,051
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(563)	(571)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment	(472)	(480)
Intangible assets, net
Software Technologies [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	289	294
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(289)	(294)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment
Intangible assets, net
Intelligent Marketing Data Service Platform [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	4,557	4,629
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(1,846)	(1,876)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment	(2,711)	(2,753)
Intangible assets, net
Internet Safety, Information Exchange Security and Data Encryption Software [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,835	1,863
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(413)	(419)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment	(1,422)	(1,444)
Intangible assets, net
Computer Software, Cloud Video Management System [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,341	1,362
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(333)	(338)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment	(1,008)	(1,024)
Intangible assets, net
Cloud-Computing Based Software Platforms [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,310	1,331
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(888)	(898)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment	(402)	(408)
Intangible assets, net	20	25
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,207	1,202
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(45)	(15)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment
Intangible assets, net	1,162	1,187
Other Computer Software [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	871	872
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(355)	(185)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment
Intangible assets, net	516	687
Domain Name [Member]
Domain name	1,363	1,385
Domain name, Impairment	$ (1,363)	$ (1,385)

Note 11 - Blockchain Software_2

Note 11 - Blockchain Software Application Platform Development Costs (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2018CNY (¥)	Feb. 28, 2018USD ($)
Capitalized Cost of Blockchain Technology Based Applications Development Costs	$ 4,180	$ 3,880
Contract to Develop Blockchain Technology Based Applications [Member]
Application Development Contracts, Contract Amount			$ 4,920			$ 4,500
Contract to Develop Social Network Based Applications [Member]
Application Development Contracts, Contract Amount				$ 420	¥ 3

Note 12 - Long-term Prepaymen_2

Note 12 - Long-term Prepayments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense	$ 1,344
Advertising Resource Supplier [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense	1,120
Professional Service Supplier [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense	$ 220

Note 13 - Short-term Bank Loa_2

Note 13 - Short-term Bank Loan and Credit Facility (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019CNY (¥)
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable	[1]		$ 430
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Loans Payable [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity			700	¥ 5
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable			$ 430	¥ 3
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Note 14 - Accrued Payroll and_3

Note 14 - Accrued Payroll and Other Accruals - Accrued Payroll and Other Accruals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accrued payroll and other accruals	[1]	$ 524	$ 491
Accrued Payroll and Staff Welfare [Member]
Accrued payroll and other accruals		128	173
Accrued Operating Expenses [Member]
Accrued payroll and other accruals		$ 396	$ 318
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Note 15 - Taxation (Details Tex

Note 15 - Taxation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	$ 22,300		$ 20,300
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Taxable Income Deduction Limitations			80.00%
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Total	9,666		$ 9,190
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	550	$ 190
PRC Subsidiary And VIE's [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	$ 23,900		$ 23,600

Note 15 - Taxation - Taxes Paya

Note 15 - Taxation - Taxes Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Turnover tax and surcharge payable		$ 1,234	$ 1,244
Enterprise income tax payable		2,027	1,970
Total taxes payable	[1]	$ 3,261	$ 3,214
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Note 15 - Taxation - Income Tax

Note 15 - Taxation - Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Current	$ (83)
Deferred	5	(39)
Income tax expense	$ (78)	$ (39)

Note 15 - Taxation - Deferred T

Note 15 - Taxation - Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Tax effect of net operating losses carried forward	$ 9,578	$ 9,160
Bad debts provision	794	743
Valuation allowance	(9,666)	(9,190)
Deferred tax assets, net	$ 706	$ 713

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities_2

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities (Details Textual) - $ / shares	Sep. 25, 2019	Jan. 17, 2018
Investor Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)		645,000
Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)		129,000
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)		$ 6.60
Warrants Issued January 17, 2018 Containing Full Ratchet Price Protection [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share)	$ 1.4927

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities -

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities - Fair Value of Warrants (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)yr		Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)yr		Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)yr	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)yr
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)	$ 61		$ 107		$ 956	$ 606
Investor Warrants [Member]
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)	45		71		793	503
Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)	$ 16		$ 36		$ 163	$ 103
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	0.95		1.17		1.95	1.34
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	0.95		1.17		1.95	1.34
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input | yr	0.3		0.55		1.3	1.55
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input | yr	0.8		1.05		1.8	2.05
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	0.001		0.0158		0.0227	0.025
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	0.0013		0.0157		0.0227	0.025
Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input
Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	0.99		0.6		2.16	1.99
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	0.78		0.8		1.87	1.76
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	1.4927	[1]	1.4927	[1]	6.6	6.6
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	1.4927	[1]	1.4927	[1]	6.6	6.6
Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	0.07		0.11		1,230	780
Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	0.12		0.28		1,260	800
[1]	On September 25, 2019, as a result of the close on the first half of a private placement with a selected group of investors, the exercise price of the warrants issued in the 2018 Financing that contain the "full ratchet" price protection in the event of subsequent issuances below the applicable exercise price (the "Down round feature") was adjusted to $1.4927.

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities_3

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities - Warrant Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)	$ 61	$ 956	$ 107	$ 606
Change in fair value of warrants	(46)	350
Investor Warrants [Member]
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)	45	793	71	503
Change in fair value of warrants	(26)	290
Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)	16	163	$ 36	$ 103
Change in fair value of warrants	$ (20)	$ 60

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities_4

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities - Warrant Activity (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Balance (in shares)	774,000
Weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	138 days	229 days
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.4927
Exercisable (in shares)	774,000
Exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	138 days	229 days
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.4927
Granted/Vested (in shares)
Forfeited (in shares)
Exercised (in shares)
Balance (in shares)	774,000	774,000
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.4927	$ 1.4927
Exercisable (in shares)	774,000	774,000
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.4927	$ 1.4927

Note 18 - Restricted Net Asse_2

Note 18 - Restricted Net Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020
Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	$ 12	$ 12
Withholding Tax Rate Pursuant To EIT Law	10.00%
Preferential Withholding Tax Rate	5.00%
WFOE [Member]
Minimum Percentage Of Annual After-tax Profit For General Reserve	10.00%
Minimum Required Reserve As Percent Of Registered Capital	50.00%
Domestic Enterprise [Member]
Minimum Percentage Of Annual After-tax Profit For General Reserve	10.00%
Minimum Required Reserve As Percent Of Registered Capital	50.00%

Note 19 - Employee Defined Co_2

Note 19 - Employee Defined Contribution Plan (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 40	$ 90

Note 20 - Concentration of Ri_3

Note 20 - Concentration of Risk (Details Textual)	Mar. 31, 2020
CHINA
Percent of Cash and Cash Equivalents Held by Major Financial Institutions	99.00%
UNITED STATES
Percent of Cash and Cash Equivalents Held by Major Financial Institutions	1.00%

Note 20 - Concentration of Ri_4

Note 20 - Concentration of Risk - Company's Concentration of Customers and Suppliers (Details)		3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2020		Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer A [Member]
Concentration risk	[1]			17.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer B [Member]
Concentration risk	[1]
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer C [Member]
Concentration risk	[1]
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer D [Member]
Concentration risk	[1]
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer E [Member]
Concentration risk	[1]	15.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer F [Member]
Concentration risk	[1]	11.00%
Cost Of Sales Total [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Supplier A [Member]
Concentration risk		71.00%			89.00%
Cost Of Sales Total [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Supplier B [Member]
Concentration risk		11.00%	[1]
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer A [Member]
Concentration risk		27.00%			57.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer B [Member]
Concentration risk		12.00%	[1]		13.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer C [Member]
Concentration risk		24.00%	[1]		12.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer D [Member]
Concentration risk		11.00%	[1]
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer E [Member]
Concentration risk			[1]
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer F [Member]
Concentration risk			[1]
[1]	Less than 10%.

Note 21 - Commitments and Con_2

Note 21 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		26 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018
Payment for Blockchain Technology Based Applications Development Costs	$ 302		$ 4,180
Contract to Develop Blockchain Technology Based Applications [Member]
Application Development Contracts, Contract Amount				$ 4,920	$ 4,500

Note 22- Segment Reporting (Det

Note 22- Segment Reporting (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019
Number of Reportable Segments			4
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 1,919	$ 101

Note 22 - Segment Reporting - S

Note 22 - Segment Reporting - Summary of Segment Reporting Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019		Dec. 31, 2019
Revenues	$ 4,384	$ 8,567
Cost of revenues	3,485	8,125
Total operating expenses	3,175	1,180
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses	207	38
Operating (loss)/income	(2,276)	(738)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	46	(350)
Net (loss)/income	(2,310)	(1,140)
Expenditure for long-term assets	302
Total assets	18,494	18,551		$ 18,551
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Revenues	645
Cost of revenues
Total operating expenses	2,148	452	[1]
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses	1	15
Operating (loss)/income	(1,503)	(452)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	46	(350)
Net (loss)/income	(1,519)	(801)
Expenditure for long-term assets
Total assets	21,940	21,338
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Total operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses
Operating (loss)/income
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
Net (loss)/income
Expenditure for long-term assets
Total assets	(21,991)	(22,079)
Internet Ad [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues	3,236	8,567
Cost of revenues	3,110	8,125
Total operating expenses	1,022	705
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses	206	23
Operating (loss)/income	(896)	(263)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
Net (loss)/income	(893)	(315)
Expenditure for long-term assets
Total assets	11,521	13,332
Ecommerce O2O Ad and Marketing Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues	503
Cost of revenues	375
Total operating expenses	4	18
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses
Operating (loss)/income	124	(18)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
Net (loss)/income	103	(19)
Expenditure for long-term assets
Total assets	2,844	2,075
Blockchain Technology [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Total operating expenses	1	5
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses
Operating (loss)/income	(1)	(5)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
Net (loss)/income	(1)	(5)
Expenditure for long-term assets	302
Total assets	$ 4,180	$ 3,885
[1]	Including approximately US$101,000 share-based compensation expenses.

Note 23 - Loss Per Share (Detai

Note 23 - Loss Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Warrant [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares)	774,000	774,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares)	755,216	835,216

Note 23 - Loss Per Share - Basi

Note 23 - Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Net loss attributable to ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc. (numerator for basic and diluted loss per share)	$ (2,310)	$ (1,138)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -Basic and diluted (in shares)	20,397,406	16,410,543
Loss per share -Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.11)	$ (0.07)

Note 24 - Share-based Compens_3

Note 24 - Share-based Compensation Expenses (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share Price (in dollars per share)		$ 1.11
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense		$ 1,919	$ 101
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total		480
Forecast [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense				$ 40	$ 240	$ 200
Management Consulting and Advisor Service Providers [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense		$ 20
Restricted Stock [Member] | Director [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)		430,000
Share Price (in dollars per share)		$ 1.11
Management Consulting and Advisor Service Term (Year)		2 years
Restricted Stock [Member] | Management Consulting and Advisor Service Providers [Member]
Issuance of Stock and Warrants for Services or Claims		$ 480
The 2015 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense		10
The 2015 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Management and Employees [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)	1,600,000
Share Price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.18
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense		$ 1,890
The 2015 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | Unrelated Service Provider [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)		30,000

Note 24 - Share-based Compens_4

Note 24 - Share-based Compensation Expenses - Share-based Compensation Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation expenses	$ 1,919	$ 101
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation expenses	122
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation expenses	1,651	101
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation expenses	$ 146

Note 24 - Share-based Compens_5

Note 24 - Share-based Compensation Expenses - Options Issued and Outstanding (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Options outstanding, number of underlying shares (in shares)	755,216
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	328 days	1 year 54 days
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.43
Option exercisable, number of underlying shares (in shares)	755,216
Option exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	328 days	1 year 54 days
Option exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.43
Options outstanding, granted/vested (in shares)	0
Options outstanding, granted/vested, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Options outstanding, forfeited (in shares)	0
Options outstanding, forfeited, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Options outstanding, exercised (in shares)	0
Options outstanding, exercised, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Options outstanding, number of underlying shares (in shares)	755,216	755,216
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.43	$ 2.43
Option exercisable, number of underlying shares (in shares)	755,216	755,216
Option exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.43	$ 2.43