ZW Data Action (CNET) 10-Q 13 Nov 20 2020 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Nov. 13, 2020
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	ZW Data Action Technologies 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)		21,741,926
Entity Shell Company	false
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2020
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
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 ($)		Sep. 30, 2020		Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents *		$ 500,000	[1]	$ 1,603,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,996 and $3,148, respectively *	[1]	2,282,000		3,260,000
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers *	[1]	6,301,000		6,980,000
Due from related parties, net *	[1]	58,000		81,000
Other current assets, net *	[1]	961,000		11,000
Total current assets		10,102,000		11,935,000
Long-term investments *	[1]	64,000		35,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets *	[1]	4,000		12,000
Property and equipment, net *	[1]	74,000		78,000
Intangible assets, net *	[1]	1,288,000		1,899,000
Blockchain platform applications development costs		4,189,000		3,879,000
Long-term prepayments		474,000
Deferred tax assets, net *	[1]	815,000		713,000
Total Assets		17,010,000		18,551,000
Current liabilities:
Short-term bank loan	[1]			430,000
Accounts payable	[1]	552,000		408,000
Advance from customers	[1]	2,822,000		2,006,000
Accrued payroll and other accruals	[1]	442,000		491,000
Taxes payable	[1]	3,290,000		3,214,000
Lease payment liability related to short-term leases	[1]	222,000		136,000
Other current liabilities	[1]	325,000		221,000
Warrant liabilities		103,000		107,000
Total current liabilities		7,756,000		7,013,000
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term borrowing from a director		129,000		125,000
Total Liabilities		7,885,000		7,138,000
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Common stock (US$0.001 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 21,741,926 shares and 19,629,403 shares at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively)		22,000		20,000
Additional paid-in capital		45,569,000		43,111,000
Statutory reserves		2,607,000		2,607,000
Accumulated deficit		(40,384,000)		(35,773,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		1,371,000		1,505,000
Total ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.’s stockholders’ equity		9,185,000		11,470,000
Noncontrolling interests		(60,000)		(57,000)
Total equity		9,125,000		11,413,000
Total Liabilities and Equity		$ 17,010,000		$ 18,551,000
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, 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	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful account	$ 3,996	$ 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)	21,741,926	19,629,403
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	21,741,926	19,629,403

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenues	$ 12,304	$ 15,508	$ 27,104	$ 39,528
Total revenues	12,304	15,508	27,104	39,528
Cost of revenues	12,945	14,616	26,548	37,828
Gross profit/(loss)	(641)	892	556	1,700
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing expenses	58	111	293	461
General and administrative expenses	592	817	4,520	2,875
Research and development expenses	113	239	443	599
Total operating expenses	763	1,167	5,256	3,935
Loss from operations	(1,404)	(275)	(4,700)	(2,235)
Other income (expenses)
Interest expense, net	(1)	10		33
Other expenses	(21)	(2)	(4)	(6)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	(64)	(120)	4	351
Total other income	(84)	(132)		312
Loss before income tax benefit and noncontrolling interests	(1,488)	(407)	(4,700)	(1,923)
Income tax benefit	155	16	87	10
Net loss	(1,333)	(391)	(4,613)	(1,913)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		3	2	8
Net loss attributable to ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.	(1,333)	(388)	(4,611)	(1,905)
Net loss	(1,333)	(391)	(4,613)	(1,913)
Foreign currency translation (loss)/gain	(203)	73	(135)	97
Comprehensive loss	(1,536)	(318)	(4,748)	(1,816)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	1	3	6
Comprehensive loss attributable to ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.	$ (1,534)	$ (317)	$ (4,745)	$ (1,810)
Loss per common share
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.22)	$ (0.12)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted (in shares)	21,720,259	16,517,440	21,271,301	16,447,233
Unrelated Parties [Member]
Revenues	$ 12,300	$ 15,113	$ 27,086	$ 39,025
Total revenues	12,300	15,113	27,086	39,025
Related Parties [Member]
Revenues	4	395	18	503
Total revenues	$ 4	$ 395	$ 18	$ 503

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		33 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (1,333)	$ (391)	$ (3,280)	$ (1,522)	$ (4,613)	$ (1,913)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization					622	66
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets					7	88
Share-based compensation expenses					2,066	307
Provision for allowances for doubtful accounts					751	445
Deferred taxes					(87)	(10)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	64	120			(4)	(351)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable					254	(289)
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers					1,077	(5,191)
Due from related parties					24	226
Other current assets					(5)	11
Long-term prepayments					(375)
Accounts payable					137	(1,946)
Accrued payroll and other accruals					55	242
Lease payment liability related to short-term leases					81	180
Other current liabilities					(38)	291
Taxes payable					8	123
Prepaid lease payment					(9)	(10)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities					595	(4,055)
Cash flows from investing activities
Investment to investee entities					(27)	(36)
Short-term loan to an unrelated party					(944)
Payment for blockchain platform applications development costs					(302)		$ (4,190)
Prepayment for software system development						(760)
Net cash used in investing activities					(1,273)	(796)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (net of cash offering cost of US$8)						2,393
Proceeds from short-term bank loan						438
Repayment of short-term bank loan					(429)	(875)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities					(429)	1,956
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation					4	(10)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents					(1,103)	(2,905)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period			$ 1,603	$ 3,742	1,603	3,742
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	$ 500	$ 837			500	837	$ 500
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid
Interest expense paid					2	36
Unrelated Parties [Member]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Advance from customers					754	4,151
Related Parties [Member]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Advance from customers						$ 9

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)
Issuance of common stock, cost	$ 8

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

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		26					26
Net loss for the period				(1,517)		(5)	(1,522)
Foreign currency translation adjustment					24		24
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2019	16,412,543
Balance at Jun. 30, 2019	$ 16	38,301	2,607	(36,029)	1,481	(54)	6,322
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
Net loss for the period							(1,913)
Foreign currency translation adjustment							97
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2019	18,020,973
Balance at Sep. 30, 2019	$ 18	40,706	2,607	(36,417)	1,552	(55)	8,411
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2019	16,412,543
Balance at Jun. 30, 2019	$ 16	38,301	2,607	(36,029)	1,481	(54)	6,322
Share-based compensation		14					14
Net loss for the period				(388)		(3)	(391)
Foreign currency translation adjustment					71	2	73
Issuance of common stock for private placement, net of $0.008 million direct offering cost (in shares)	1,608,430
Issuance of common stock for private placement, net of $0.008 million direct offering cost	$ 2	2,391					2,393
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2019	18,020,973
Balance at Sep. 30, 2019	$ 18	40,706	2,607	(36,417)	1,552	(55)	8,411
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	$ 2	1,905					1,907
Net loss for the period				(3,278)		(2)	(3,280)
Foreign currency translation adjustment					67	1	68
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020	21,691,926
Balance at Jun. 30, 2020	$ 22	45,493	2,607	(39,051)	1,572	(58)	10,585
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
Net loss for the period							(4,613)
Foreign currency translation adjustment							(135)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2020	21,741,926
Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	$ 22	45,569	2,607	(40,384)	1,371	(60)	9,125
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020	21,691,926
Balance at Jun. 30, 2020	$ 22	45,493	2,607	(39,051)	1,572	(58)	10,585
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from nonemployees		76					76
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors (in shares)	50,000
Net loss for the period				(1,333)			(1,333)
Foreign currency translation adjustment					(201)	(2)	(203)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2020	21,741,926
Balance at Sep. 30, 2020	$ 22	$ 45,569	$ 2,607	$ (40,384)	$ 1,371	$ (60)	$ 9,125

Condensed Consolidated Statem_5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)
direct offering cost	$ 8

Note 1 - Organization and Natur

Note 1 - Organization and Nature of Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	1. Organization and nature of operations ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (formerly known as ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc.*) April 2006 October 2006. June 26, 2009, O2O 2018, September 30, 2020, 11 * Effective October 14, 2020,

Note 2 - Variable Interest Enti

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 249 $ 699 Accounts receivable, net 1,198 2,876 Prepayment and deposit to suppliers 4,176 3,998 Due from related parties, net 58 81 Other current assets, net 9 6 Total current assets 5,690 7,660 Long-term investments 64 35 Operating lease right-of-use assets 4 12 Property and equipment, net 39 40 Intangible assets, net 13 25 Deferred tax assets, net 815 713 Total Assets $ 6,625 $ 8,485 Liabilities Current liabilities: Short-term bank loan $ - $ 430 Accounts payable 290 408 Advance from customers 2,553 2,006 Accrued payroll and other accruals 188 132 Taxes payable 2,632 2,568 Lease payment liability related to a short-term lease 52 19 Other current liabilities 157 84 Total current liabilities 5,872 5,647 Total Liabilities $ 5,872 $ 5,647 All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, 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 nine three September 30, 2020 2019, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues $ 23,683 $ 39,523 $ 11,135 $ 15,503 Cost of revenues (24,051 ) (37,828 ) (11,729 ) (14,616 ) Total operating expenses (1,515 ) (2,407 ) (123 ) (545 ) Net (loss)/income before allocation to noncontrolling interests (1,802 ) (742 ) (642 ) 344

Note 3 - Summary of Significant

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2020 nine three September 30, 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 September 30, 2020, nine three September 30, 2020 2019, nine September 30, 2020 2019, not b) Going concern The Company incurred operating losses and may nine three September 30, 2020 US$4.61 US$1.33 US$1.91 US$0.39 nine three September 30, 2019, September 30, 2020, US$0.50 US$1.60 December 31, 2019. The Company does not twelve 19 first 2020 may may may not not may one The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2020 September 30, 2020 not may may c) Principles of consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of all the subsidiaries and VIEs of the Company. All transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries and VIEs have been eliminated upon consolidation. d) Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of these consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The Company continually evaluates these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information, historical experience and various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates. e) Foreign currency translation The exchange rates used to translate amounts in RMB into US$ for the purposes of preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements are as follows: September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts 6.8101 6.9762 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.9917 6.8541 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.9205 6.9872 No f) Fair value measurement Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of September 30, 2020 Quoted Prices Significant Significant US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Warrant liabilities (Note 17) 103 - - 103 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: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Internet advertising and related services --distribution of the right to use search engine marketing service 18,004 30,134 8,706 11,554 --online advertising placements 5,679 9,131 2,429 3,725 --sales of effective sales lead information - 253 - 224 --data and technical services 900 10 300 5 Ecommerce O2O advertising and marketing services 1,276 - 269 - Technical solution services 1,245 - 600 - Total revenues $ 27,104 $ 39,528 $ 12,304 $ 15,508 Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenue recognized over time 25,859 39,275 11,704 15,284 Revenue recognized at a point in time 1,245 253 600 224 Total revenues $ 27,104 $ 39,528 $ 12,304 $ 15,508 Contract costs For the nine three September 30, 2020 2019, not Contract liabilities The table below summarized the movement of the Company's contract liabilities for the nine September 30, 2020: Contract liabilities US$('000) Balance as of January 1, 2020 2,006 Exchange translation adjustment 49 Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balances (1,681 ) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 2,448 Balance as of September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) 2,822 Advance from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations are generally refundable. Refund of advance from cu stomers were insignifi nine three September 30, 2020 2019. For the nine three September 30, 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 nine September 30, 2020 2019 US$0.44 US$0.60 three September 30, 2020 2019 US$0.11 US$0.24 i) Lease As of September 30, 2020, US$4,000. no September 30, 2020. For the nine September 30, 2020 2019, US$121,000 US$114,000 US$284,000 US$194,000 For the three September 30, 2020 2019, US$37,000 US$35,000 US$66,000 US$64,000

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, N

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Text Block]	4. Accounts receivable, net September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Accounts receivable 6,278 6,408 Allowance for doubtful accounts (3,996 ) (3,148 ) Accounts receivable, net 2,282 3,260 All of the accounts receivable are non-interest bearing. Based on the assessment of the collectability of the accounts receivable as of September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, US$4.00 US$3.15 six six nine three September 30, 2020, US$0.75 nil nine three September 30, 2019, US$0.45 nil

Note 5 - Prepayments and Deposi

Note 5 - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Prepayments and Deposits to Suppliers Disclosure [Text Block]	5. Prepayments and deposit to suppliers, net September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Deposits to internet resources providers 1,323 1,315 Prepayments to internet resources providers 4,121 4,361 Prepayment of license fee 591 1,062 Other deposits and prepayments 266 242 6,301 6,980

Note 6 - Due From Related Parti

Note 6 - Due From Related Parties, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Due from Related Parties Disclosure [Text Block]	6. Due from related parties, net September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Zhongwang Xiyue Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Zhongwang Xiyue”) 58 81 Guohua Shiji (Beijing) Communication Co., Ltd. (“Guohua Shiji”) 176 172 234 253 Allowance for doubtful accounts (176 ) (172 ) Due from related parties, net 58 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 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, . As of September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, RMB 1.2 US$ 0.18

Note 7 - Other Current Assets,

Note 7 - Other Current Assets, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Other Current Assets [Text Block]	7. Other current assets, net September 30, 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 17 - 17 11 - 11 Short-term loan to an unrelated party 944 - 944 - - - Overdue deposits 734 (734 ) - 717 (717 ) - Total 1,695 (734 ) 961 728 (717 ) 11 As of September 30, 2020, nine September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, RMB 5 US $0.7 no September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019,

Note 8 - Long-term Investments

Note 8 - Long-term Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	8. Long-term investments As of September 30, 2020, RMB0.25 US$0.03 RMB0.19 US$0.03 two 4.9% 19% The Company measures these investments which do not In July 2020, Shenzhen City Mingshan Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhen Mingshan”) and ChinaNet Chuang Tou (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (“ChinaNet Chuang Tou”) had become dormant since 2015 2018, these two 19% 23.18%

Note 9 - Property and Equipment

Note 9 - Property and Equipment, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	9. Property and equipment, net September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Vehicles 777 758 Office equipment 1,363 1,331 Electronic devices 960 937 Property and equipment, cost 3,100 3,026 Less: accumulated depreciation (3,026 ) (2,948 ) Property and equipment, net 74 78 Depreciation expenses for the nine September 30, 2020 2019 US$6,000 US$53,000, three September 30, 2020 2019 US$2,000 US$10,000,

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Ne

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	10. Intangible assets, net As of September 30, 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 1,418 - (1,418 ) - Intangible assets subject to amortization: Customer relationship 1,956 (1,956 ) - - Non-compete agreements 1,076 (584 ) (492 ) - Software technologies 301 (301 ) - - Intelligent marketing data service platform 4,741 (1,920 ) (2,821 ) - Internet safety, information exchange security and data encryption software 1,909 (430 ) (1,479 ) - Cloud video management system 1,395 (346 ) (1,049 ) - Cloud compute software technology 1,363 (932 ) (418 ) 13 Licensed products use right 1,208 (105 ) - 1,103 Other computer software 875 (703 ) - 172 Total $ 16,242 $ (7,277 ) $ (7,677 ) $ 1,288 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 nine September 30, 2020 2019 US$616,000 US$13,000, three September 30, 2020 2019 US$205,000 US$4,000, 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 5.77 September 30, 2020, no he estimated future amortization expenses is approximately US$0.21 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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$0.44 two September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, 350 40 US$4.19 US$3.88 two May 2020, 2020. 19 first 2020, 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Prepayments [Text Block]	12. Long-term prepayments As of September 30, 2020, US$0.37 one US$0.10 one not one September 30, 2020.

Note 13 - Short-term Bank Loan

Note 13 - Short-term Bank Loan and Credit Facility	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	14. Accrued payroll and other accruals September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Accrued payroll and staff welfare 237 173 Accrued operating expenses 205 318 442 491

Note 15 - Taxation

Note 15 - Taxation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	15. Taxation As of September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) PRC turnover tax and surcharge payable 1,280 1,244 PRC enterprise income tax payable 2,010 1,970 Total taxes payable 3,290 3,214 For the nine three September 30, 2020 2019, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Current - - 57 - Deferred 87 10 98 16 Income tax benefit 87 10 155 16 The Company's deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Tax effect of net operating losses carried forward 10,148 9,160 Bad debts provision 890 743 Valuation allowance (10,223 ) (9,190 ) Deferred tax assets, net 815 713 The U.S. holding company has incurred aggregate NOLs of approximately US$22.8 US$20.3 September 30, 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$25.2 US$23.6 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, 2030 The Company recorded approximately US$10.22 US$9.19 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, not not For the nine three September 30, 2020, US$0.90 US$0.14 nine September 30, 2019, US$0.42 three September 30, 2019, US$0.03 .

Note 16 - Long-term Borrowing F

Note 16 - Long-term Borrowing From a Director	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Warrants Disclosure [Text Block]	17. Warrant liabilities The Company consummated a registered direct offering in January 2018 ( “2018 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 December 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, June 30, September 30, Stock price $ 1.17 $ 1.00 $ 1.17 $ 1.00 $ 2.02 Years to maturity 0.55 0.05 1.05 0.55 0.30 Risk-free interest rate 1.58 % 0.19 % 1.57 % 0.18 % 0.13 % Dividend yield - - - - - Expected volatility 60 % 143 % 80 % 112 % 133 % Exercise Price * $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.11 $ 0.02 $ - $ 0.28 $ 0.20 $ 0.80 Warrant Liabilities (US$'000) $ 71 $ 13 $ - $ 36 $ 26 $ 103 Investors warrants Placement agent warrants December 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, June 30, September 30, Stock price $ 1.34 $ 1.35 $ 1.30 $ 1.34 $ 1.35 $ 1.30 Years to maturity 1.55 1.05 0.80 2.05 1.55 1.30 Risk-free interest rate 2.50 % 1.73 % 1.79 % 2.50 % 1.73 % 1.57 % Dividend yield - - - - - - Expected volatility 199 % 90 % 82 % 176 % 202 % 83 % Exercise Price $ 6.60 $ 6.60 $ 1.4927 $ 6.60 $ 6.60 $ 1.4927 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.78 $ 0.05 $ 0.31 $ 0.80 $ 0.80 $ 0.43 Warrant Liabilities (US$'000) $ 503 $ 32 $ 200 $ 103 $ 103 $ 55 * On September 25, 2019, first 2018 $1.4927. # The investor warrants had expired during the three September 30, 2020. Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 ( As of As of As of Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss September 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Fair value of the Warrants: Investor warrants - 13 71 (71 ) (13 ) Placement agent warrants 103 26 36 67 77 Warrant liabilities 103 39 107 (4 ) 64 Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 ( As of As of As of Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss September 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Fair value of the Warrants: Investor warrants 200 32 503 (303 ) 168 Placement agent warrants 55 103 103 (48 ) (48 ) Warrant liabilities 255 135 606 (351 ) 120 Warrants issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 nine 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 - - Expired (645,000 ) (645,000 ) Exercised - - Balance, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) 129,000 0.13 $ 1.4927 129,000 0.13 $ 1.4927

Note 18 - Restricted Net Assets

Note 18 - Restricted Net Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019, US $6.21 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 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	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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$0.08 US$0.26 nine September 30, 2020 2019, US$0.03 US$0.09 three September 30, 2020 2019,

Note 20 - Concentration of Risk

Note 20 - Concentration of Risk	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2020, For accounts receivable, the Company extends credit based on an evaluation of the customer's financial condition, generally without requiring collateral or other security. In order to minimize the credit risk, the Company delegated a team responsible for credit approvals and other monitoring procedures to ensure that follow-up action is taken to recover overdue debts. Further, the Company reviews the recoverable amount of each individual receivable at each balance sheet date to ensure that adequate allowances are made for doubtful accounts. In this regard, the Company considers that the Company's credit risk for accounts receivable is significantly reduced Concentration of customers The following tables summarized the information about the Company's concentration of customers for the nine three September 30, 2020 2019, Customer A Customer B Customer C Customer D Customer E Customer F Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * 16% * * - Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * 21% * * - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Revenues, customer concentration risk 11% * * - - * Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * * - - 10% As of September 30, 2020 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk 33% * * 27% 15% - 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 nine three September 30, 2020 2019, Supplier A Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 78% Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 78% Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 90% Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 88%

Note 21 - Commitments and Conti

Note 21 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	21. Commitments and contingencies In 2018, two third two US$4.94 September 30, 2020, US$4.19 December 31, 2020. The Company is currently not not may

Note 22 - Segment Reporting

Note 22 - Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 ( Internet Ad Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 24,583 1,276 - 1,245 - 27,104 Cost of revenues 24,847 1,125 - 576 - 26,548 Total operating expenses 2,361 15 5 2,875 (1) - 5,256 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 617 - 2 3 - 622 Operating (loss)/income (2,625 ) 136 (5 ) (2,206 ) - (4,700 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 4 - 4 Expenditure for long-term assets - - 302 - - 302 Net (loss)/income (2,543 ) 110 (5 ) (2,175 ) - (4,613 ) Total assets- September 30, 2020 10,830 2,093 4,193 21,224 (21,330 ) 17,010 Total assets-December 31, 2019 13,332 2,075 3,885 21,338 (22,079 ) 18,551 ( 1 Including approximately US$2,066 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 ( Internet Ad. Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 11,435 269 - 600 - 12,304 Cost of revenues 11,994 375 - 576 - 12,945 Total operating expenses 409 6 1 347 (1) - 763 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 205 - 1 1 - 207 Operating loss (968 ) (112 ) (1 ) (323 ) - (1,404 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - (64 ) - (64 ) Net loss (893 ) (94 ) (1 ) (345 ) - (1,333 ) ( 1 Including approximately US$79 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 ( Internet Ad Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 39,528 - - - - 39,528 Cost of revenues 37,828 - - - - 37,828 Total operating expenses 2,525 42 18 1,350 (1) - 3,935 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 47 - 2 17 - 66 Operating loss (825 ) (42 ) (18 ) (1,350 ) - (2,235 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 351 - 351 Expenditure for long-term assets 760 - - - - 760 Net loss (854 ) (42 ) (18 ) (999 ) - (1,913 ) ( 1 Including approximately US$307 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 ( Internet Ad Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 15,508 - - - - 15,508 Cost of revenues 14,616 - - - - 14,616 Total operating expenses 675 6 7 479 (1) - 1,167 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 12 - 1 1 - 14 Operating income/(loss) 217 (6 ) (7 ) (479 ) - (275 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - (120 ) - (120 ) Expenditure for long-term assets 760 - - - - 760 Net income/(loss) 221 (6 ) (7 ) (599 ) - (391 ) ( 1 Including approximately US$104

Note 23 - Loss Per Share

Note 23 - Loss Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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): Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net loss attributable to ZW Data Technologies Inc. (numerator for basic and diluted loss per share) $ (4,611 ) $ (1,905 ) $ (1,333 ) $ (388 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -Basic and diluted 21,271,301 16,447,233 21,720,259 16,517,440 Loss per share-Basic and diluted $ (0.22 ) $ (0.12 ) $ (0.06 ) $ (0.02 ) For the nine three September 30, 2020, not 129,000 277,976 For the nine three September 30, 2019, not 774,000 835,216

Note 24 - Share-based Compensat

Note 24 - Share-based Compensation Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	24. Share-based compensation expenses In February 2020, 1.60 US$1.18 US$1.89 nine September 30, 2020. In March 2020, 0.03 one December 31, 2020. US$1.11 nine three September 30, 2020 US$0.02 US$0.01 In March 2020, 0.43 two February 2022. not US$1.11 US$0.48 nine three September 30, 2020 US$0.14 US$0.06 In August 2020, 0.05 one July 2021. not US$1.36 US$0.07 nine three September 30, 2020 US $0.01 The table below summarized share-based compensation expenses recorded for the nine three September 30, 2020 2019, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Sales and marketing expenses 122 - - - General and administrative expenses 1,798 307 79 104 Research and development expenses 146 - - - Total 2,066 307 79 104 The aggregate unrecognized share-based compensation expenses as of September 30, 2020 US$0.40 US$0.08 December 31, 2020, US$0.28 December 31, 2021 US$0.04 December 31, 2022. Options issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 nine 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 - - Expired (477,240 ) $ 2.10 (477,240 ) $ 2.10 Exercised - - Balance, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) 277,976 1.16 $ 3.00 277,976 1.16 $ 3.00

Note 25 - Subsequent Event

Note 25 - Subsequent Event	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	25. Subsequent event In October 2020, 49% 51% 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 2020, February 2020 March 2020 19. 19 no 19

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 September 30, 2020 nine three September 30, 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 September 30, 2020, nine three September 30, 2020 2019, nine September 30, 2020 2019, not
Going Concern [Policy Text Block]	b) Going concern The Company incurred operating losses and may nine three September 30, 2020 US$4.61 US$1.33 US$1.91 US$0.39 nine three September 30, 2019, September 30, 2020, US$0.50 US$1.60 December 31, 2019. The Company does not twelve 19 first 2020 may may may not not may one The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2020 September 30, 2020 not may may
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	c) Principles of consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of all the subsidiaries and VIEs of the Company. All transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries and VIEs have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	d) Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of these consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The Company continually evaluates these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information, historical experience and various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	e) Foreign currency translation The exchange rates used to translate amounts in RMB into US$ for the purposes of preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements are as follows: September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts 6.8101 6.9762 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.9917 6.8541 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.9205 6.9872 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 September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of September 30, 2020 Quoted Prices Significant Significant US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Warrant liabilities (Note 17) 103 - - 103 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: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Internet advertising and related services --distribution of the right to use search engine marketing service 18,004 30,134 8,706 11,554 --online advertising placements 5,679 9,131 2,429 3,725 --sales of effective sales lead information - 253 - 224 --data and technical services 900 10 300 5 Ecommerce O2O advertising and marketing services 1,276 - 269 - Technical solution services 1,245 - 600 - Total revenues $ 27,104 $ 39,528 $ 12,304 $ 15,508 Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenue recognized over time 25,859 39,275 11,704 15,284 Revenue recognized at a point in time 1,245 253 600 224 Total revenues $ 27,104 $ 39,528 $ 12,304 $ 15,508 Contract costs For the nine three September 30, 2020 2019, not Contract liabilities The table below summarized the movement of the Company's contract liabilities for the nine September 30, 2020: Contract liabilities US$('000) Balance as of January 1, 2020 2,006 Exchange translation adjustment 49 Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balances (1,681 ) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 2,448 Balance as of September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) 2,822 Advance from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations are generally refundable. Refund of advance from cu stomers were insignifi nine three September 30, 2020 2019. For the nine three September 30, 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 nine September 30, 2020 2019 US$0.44 US$0.60 three September 30, 2020 2019 US$0.11 US$0.24
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]	i) Lease As of September 30, 2020, US$4,000. no September 30, 2020. For the nine September 30, 2020 2019, US$121,000 US$114,000 US$284,000 US$194,000 For the three September 30, 2020 2019, US$37,000 US$35,000 US$66,000 US$64,000

Note 2 - Variable Interest En_2

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 249 $ 699 Accounts receivable, net 1,198 2,876 Prepayment and deposit to suppliers 4,176 3,998 Due from related parties, net 58 81 Other current assets, net 9 6 Total current assets 5,690 7,660 Long-term investments 64 35 Operating lease right-of-use assets 4 12 Property and equipment, net 39 40 Intangible assets, net 13 25 Deferred tax assets, net 815 713 Total Assets $ 6,625 $ 8,485 Liabilities Current liabilities: Short-term bank loan $ - $ 430 Accounts payable 290 408 Advance from customers 2,553 2,006 Accrued payroll and other accruals 188 132 Taxes payable 2,632 2,568 Lease payment liability related to a short-term lease 52 19 Other current liabilities 157 84 Total current liabilities 5,872 5,647 Total Liabilities $ 5,872 $ 5,647
Financial Performance of VIEs [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues $ 23,683 $ 39,523 $ 11,135 $ 15,503 Cost of revenues (24,051 ) (37,828 ) (11,729 ) (14,616 ) Total operating expenses (1,515 ) (2,407 ) (123 ) (545 ) Net (loss)/income before allocation to noncontrolling interests (1,802 ) (742 ) (642 ) 344

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_2

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts 6.8101 6.9762 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.9917 6.8541 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.9205 6.9872
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of September 30, 2020 Quoted Prices Significant Significant US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Warrant liabilities (Note 17) 103 - - 103 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]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Internet advertising and related services --distribution of the right to use search engine marketing service 18,004 30,134 8,706 11,554 --online advertising placements 5,679 9,131 2,429 3,725 --sales of effective sales lead information - 253 - 224 --data and technical services 900 10 300 5 Ecommerce O2O advertising and marketing services 1,276 - 269 - Technical solution services 1,245 - 600 - Total revenues $ 27,104 $ 39,528 $ 12,304 $ 15,508 Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenue recognized over time 25,859 39,275 11,704 15,284 Revenue recognized at a point in time 1,245 253 600 224 Total revenues $ 27,104 $ 39,528 $ 12,304 $ 15,508
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 49 Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balances (1,681 ) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 2,448 Balance as of September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) 2,822

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,_2

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accounts Receivable [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Accounts receivable 6,278 6,408 Allowance for doubtful accounts (3,996 ) (3,148 ) Accounts receivable, net 2,282 3,260

Note 5 - Prepayments and Depo_2

Note 5 - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Deposits to internet resources providers 1,323 1,315 Prepayments to internet resources providers 4,121 4,361 Prepayment of license fee 591 1,062 Other deposits and prepayments 266 242 6,301 6,980

Note 6 - Due From Related Par_2

Note 6 - Due From Related Parties, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Due From Related Parties [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Zhongwang Xiyue Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Zhongwang Xiyue”) 58 81 Guohua Shiji (Beijing) Communication Co., Ltd. (“Guohua Shiji”) 176 172 234 253 Allowance for doubtful accounts (176 ) (172 ) Due from related parties, net 58 81

Note 7 - Other Current Assets_2

Note 7 - Other Current Assets, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Other Receivables [Table Text Block]	September 30, 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 17 - 17 11 - 11 Short-term loan to an unrelated party 944 - 944 - - - Overdue deposits 734 (734 ) - 717 (717 ) - Total 1,695 (734 ) 961 728 (717 ) 11

Note 9 - Property and Equipme_2

Note 9 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Vehicles 777 758 Office equipment 1,363 1,331 Electronic devices 960 937 Property and equipment, cost 3,100 3,026 Less: accumulated depreciation (3,026 ) (2,948 ) Property and equipment, net 74 78

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, _2

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	As of September 30, 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 1,418 - (1,418 ) - Intangible assets subject to amortization: Customer relationship 1,956 (1,956 ) - - Non-compete agreements 1,076 (584 ) (492 ) - Software technologies 301 (301 ) - - Intelligent marketing data service platform 4,741 (1,920 ) (2,821 ) - Internet safety, information exchange security and data encryption software 1,909 (430 ) (1,479 ) - Cloud video management system 1,395 (346 ) (1,049 ) - Cloud compute software technology 1,363 (932 ) (418 ) 13 Licensed products use right 1,208 (105 ) - 1,103 Other computer software 875 (703 ) - 172 Total $ 16,242 $ (7,277 ) $ (7,677 ) $ 1,288 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)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Accrued payroll and staff welfare 237 173 Accrued operating expenses 205 318 442 491

Note 15 - Taxation (Tables)

Note 15 - Taxation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule Of Taxes Payable [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) PRC turnover tax and surcharge payable 1,280 1,244 PRC enterprise income tax payable 2,010 1,970 Total taxes payable 3,290 3,214
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Current - - 57 - Deferred 87 10 98 16 Income tax benefit 87 10 155 16
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) Tax effect of net operating losses carried forward 10,148 9,160 Bad debts provision 890 743 Valuation allowance (10,223 ) (9,190 ) Deferred tax assets, net 815 713

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities (

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Warrant Liabilities [Table Text Block]	As of As of As of Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss September 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 December 31, 2019 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Fair value of the Warrants: Investor warrants - 13 71 (71 ) (13 ) Placement agent warrants 103 26 36 67 77 Warrant liabilities 103 39 107 (4 ) 64 As of As of As of Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss September 30, 2019 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Fair value of the Warrants: Investor warrants 200 32 503 (303 ) 168 Placement agent warrants 55 103 103 (48 ) (48 ) Warrant liabilities 255 135 606 (351 ) 120
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 - - Expired (645,000 ) (645,000 ) Exercised - - Balance, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) 129,000 0.13 $ 1.4927 129,000 0.13 $ 1.4927
Warrant [Member]
Notes Tables
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	Investors warrants Placement agent warrants December 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, June 30, September 30, Stock price $ 1.17 $ 1.00 $ 1.17 $ 1.00 $ 2.02 Years to maturity 0.55 0.05 1.05 0.55 0.30 Risk-free interest rate 1.58 % 0.19 % 1.57 % 0.18 % 0.13 % Dividend yield - - - - - Expected volatility 60 % 143 % 80 % 112 % 133 % Exercise Price * $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.11 $ 0.02 $ - $ 0.28 $ 0.20 $ 0.80 Warrant Liabilities (US$'000) $ 71 $ 13 $ - $ 36 $ 26 $ 103 Investors warrants Placement agent warrants December 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, June 30, September 30, Stock price $ 1.34 $ 1.35 $ 1.30 $ 1.34 $ 1.35 $ 1.30 Years to maturity 1.55 1.05 0.80 2.05 1.55 1.30 Risk-free interest rate 2.50 % 1.73 % 1.79 % 2.50 % 1.73 % 1.57 % Dividend yield - - - - - - Expected volatility 199 % 90 % 82 % 176 % 202 % 83 % Exercise Price $ 6.60 $ 6.60 $ 1.4927 $ 6.60 $ 6.60 $ 1.4927 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.78 $ 0.05 $ 0.31 $ 0.80 $ 0.80 $ 0.43 Warrant Liabilities (US$'000) $ 503 $ 32 $ 200 $ 103 $ 103 $ 55

Note 20 - Concentration of Ri_2

Note 20 - Concentration of Risk (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * 16% * * - Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * 21% * * - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Revenues, customer concentration risk 11% * * - - * Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * * - - 10% As of September 30, 2020 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk 33% * * 27% 15% - As of December 31, 2019 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk 57% 13% 12% - - - Supplier A Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 78% Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 78% Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 90% Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 88%

Note 22 - Segment Reporting (Ta

Note 22 - Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Internet Ad Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 24,583 1,276 - 1,245 - 27,104 Cost of revenues 24,847 1,125 - 576 - 26,548 Total operating expenses 2,361 15 5 2,875 (1) - 5,256 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 617 - 2 3 - 622 Operating (loss)/income (2,625 ) 136 (5 ) (2,206 ) - (4,700 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 4 - 4 Expenditure for long-term assets - - 302 - - 302 Net (loss)/income (2,543 ) 110 (5 ) (2,175 ) - (4,613 ) Total assets- September 30, 2020 10,830 2,093 4,193 21,224 (21,330 ) 17,010 Total assets-December 31, 2019 13,332 2,075 3,885 21,338 (22,079 ) 18,551 Internet Ad. Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 11,435 269 - 600 - 12,304 Cost of revenues 11,994 375 - 576 - 12,945 Total operating expenses 409 6 1 347 (1) - 763 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 205 - 1 1 - 207 Operating loss (968 ) (112 ) (1 ) (323 ) - (1,404 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - (64 ) - (64 ) Net loss (893 ) (94 ) (1 ) (345 ) - (1,333 ) Internet Ad Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 39,528 - - - - 39,528 Cost of revenues 37,828 - - - - 37,828 Total operating expenses 2,525 42 18 1,350 (1) - 3,935 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 47 - 2 17 - 66 Operating loss (825 ) (42 ) (18 ) (1,350 ) - (2,235 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 351 - 351 Expenditure for long-term assets 760 - - - - 760 Net loss (854 ) (42 ) (18 ) (999 ) - (1,913 ) Internet Ad Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ US$ Revenues 15,508 - - - - 15,508 Cost of revenues 14,616 - - - - 14,616 Total operating expenses 675 6 7 479 (1) - 1,167 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 12 - 1 1 - 14 Operating income/(loss) 217 (6 ) (7 ) (479 ) - (275 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - (120 ) - (120 ) Expenditure for long-term assets 760 - - - - 760 Net income/(loss) 221 (6 ) (7 ) (599 ) - (391 )

Note 23 - Loss Per Share (Table

Note 23 - Loss Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net loss attributable to ZW Data Technologies Inc. (numerator for basic and diluted loss per share) $ (4,611 ) $ (1,905 ) $ (1,333 ) $ (388 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -Basic and diluted 21,271,301 16,447,233 21,720,259 16,517,440 Loss per share-Basic and diluted $ (0.22 ) $ (0.12 ) $ (0.06 ) $ (0.02 )

Note 24 - Share-based Compens_2

Note 24 - Share-based Compensation Expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020
Notes Tables
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) US$('000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Sales and marketing expenses 122 - - - General and administrative expenses 1,798 307 79 104 Research and development expenses 146 - - - Total 2,066 307 79 104
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 - - Expired (477,240 ) $ 2.10 (477,240 ) $ 2.10 Exercised - - Balance, September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) 277,976 1.16 $ 3.00 277,976 1.16 $ 3.00

Note 2 - Variable Interest En_3

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities - Consolidated VIEs' Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)		Sep. 30, 2020		Dec. 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents *		$ 500,000	[1]	$ 1,603,000
Accounts receivable, net	[1]	2,282,000		3,260,000
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	[1]	6,301,000		6,980,000
Due from related parties, net *	[1]	58,000		81,000
Other current assets, net	[1]	961,000		11,000
Total current assets		10,102,000		11,935,000
Long-term investments	[1]	64,000		35,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets *	[1]	4,000		12,000
Property and equipment, net *	[1]	74,000		78,000
Intangible assets, net	[1]	1,288,000		1,899,000
Deferred tax assets, net	[1]	815,000		713,000
Total assets		17,010,000		18,551,000
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable	[1]			430,000
Accounts payable	[1]	552,000		408,000
Advance from customers	[1]	2,822,000		2,006,000
Accrued payroll and other accruals	[1]	442,000		491,000
Taxes payable	[1]	3,290,000		3,214,000
Lease payment liability related to a short-term lease	[1]	222,000		136,000
Other current liabilities	[1]	325,000		221,000
Total current liabilities		7,756,000		7,013,000
Total Liabilities		7,885,000		7,138,000
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents *		249,000		699,000
Accounts receivable, net		1,198,000		2,876,000
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers		4,176,000		3,998,000
Due from related parties, net *		58,000		81,000
Other current assets, net		9,000		6,000
Total current assets		5,690,000		7,660,000
Long-term investments		64,000		35,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets *		4,000		12,000
Property and equipment, net *		39,000		40,000
Intangible assets, net		13,000		25,000
Deferred tax assets, net		815,000		713,000
Total assets		6,625,000		8,485,000
Short-term Bank Loans and Notes Payable				430,000
Accounts payable		290,000		408,000
Advance from customers		2,553,000		2,006,000
Accrued payroll and other accruals		188,000		132,000
Taxes payable		2,632,000		2,568,000
Lease payment liability related to a short-term lease		52,000		19,000
Other current liabilities		157,000		84,000
Total current liabilities		5,872,000		5,647,000
Total Liabilities		$ 5,872,000		$ 5,647,000
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, 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		6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenues	$ 12,304	$ 15,508			$ 27,104	$ 39,528
Cost of revenues	(12,945)	(14,616)			(26,548)	(37,828)
Total operating expenses	(763)	(1,167)			(5,256)	(3,935)
Net loss	(1,333)	(391)	$ (3,280)	$ (1,522)	(4,613)	(1,913)
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Revenues	11,135	15,503			23,683	39,523
Cost of revenues	(11,729)	(14,616)			(24,051)	(37,828)
Total operating expenses	(123)	(545)			(1,515)	(2,407)
Net loss	$ (642)	$ 344			$ (1,802)	$ (742)

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_3

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2020		Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020		Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Total		$ (1,333,000)		$ (388,000)	$ (4,611,000)		$ (1,905,000)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Ending Balance		500,000	[1]		500,000	[1]		$ 1,603,000
Research and Development Expense, Total		113,000		239,000	443,000		599,000
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	[1]	4,000			4,000			$ 12,000
Operating Lease, Liability, Total		0			0
Operating Lease, Cost		37,000		66,000	121,000		284,000
Short-term Lease, Cost		$ 35,000		$ 64,000	$ 114,000		$ 194,000
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts	6.8101		6.8101		6.9762
Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss	6.9205	6.9872	6.9917	6.8541

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	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Warrant liabilities (Note 17)	$ 103	$ 107
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Warrant liabilities (Note 17)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Warrant liabilities (Note 17)	$ 103
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Warrant liabilities (Note 17)		$ 107

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_6

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Revenues	$ 12,304	$ 15,508	$ 27,104	$ 39,528
Search Engine Marketing and Data Service [Member]
Revenues	8,706	11,554	18,004	30,134
Online Advertising Placement [Member]
Revenues	2,429	3,725	5,679	9,131
Sales of Effective Sales Lead Information [Member]
Revenues		224		253
Data and Technical Services [Member]
Revenues	300	5	900	10
Offline Advertising and Marketing Services [Member]
Revenues	269		1,276
Technical Solution Services [Member]
Revenues	600		1,245
Transferred over Time [Member]
Revenues	11,704	15,284	25,859	39,275
Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Revenues	$ 600	$ 224	$ 1,245	$ 253

Note 3 - Summary of Significa_7

Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Contract liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)
Balance	$ 2,006
Exchange translation adjustment	49
Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balances	(1,681)
Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations	2,448
Balance	$ 2,822

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,_3

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 3,996		$ 3,148
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)	751	$ 445
Internet Advertising and TV Advertising [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	$ 4,000		$ 3,150
Number of Months Past Due (Month)	180 days
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)	$ 750	$ 450

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable,_4

Note 4 - Accounts Receivable, Net - Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accounts receivable		$ 6,278	$ 6,408
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(3,996)	(3,148)
Accounts receivable, net	[1]	$ 2,282	$ 3,260
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Note 5 - Prepayments and Depo_3

Note 5 - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers, Net - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers *	[1]	$ 6,301	$ 6,980
Deposits to TV Ad and Internet Ad Resources Providers [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers *		1,323	1,315
Prepayment to TV Ad and Internet Ad Resources Providers [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers *		4,121	4,361
Prepayment For Software System Development [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers *		591	1,062
Other Deposits and Prepayments [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers *		$ 266	$ 242
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Note 6 - Due From Related Par_3

Note 6 - Due From Related Parties, Net (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions		Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019CNY (¥)
Due from Related Parties, Current, Total	[1]	$ 58		$ 81
Chuangshi Meiwei and Guoshua Shiji [Member] | Related-party Working Capital Loans [Member]
Due from Related Parties, Current, Total		$ 180	¥ 1.2	$ 180	¥ 1.2
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Note 6 - Due From Related Par_4

Note 6 - Due From Related Parties, Net - Due From Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Allowance for doubtful accounts		$ (176)	$ (172)
Due from Related Parties, Current, Total	[1]	58	81
Zhong Wang Xi Yue Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd [Member]
Due from related parties, gross		58	81
Guohua Shiji [Member]
Due from related parties, gross		$ 176	$ 172
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Note 7 - Other Current Assets_3

Note 7 - Other Current Assets, Net (Details Textual) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020CNY (¥)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019CNY (¥)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance	$ 0.7	¥ 5	$ 0.7	¥ 5

Note 7 - Other Current Assets_4

Note 7 - Other Current Assets, Net - Summary of Other Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Other receivables, gross	$ 1,695	$ 728
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(734)	(717)
Other receivables, net	961	11
Staff Advances for Business Operations [Member]
Other receivables, gross	17	11
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Other receivables, net	17	11
Loan to Unrelated Party [Member]
Other receivables, gross	944
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Other receivables, net	944
Overdue Deposits [Member]
Other receivables, gross	734	717
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(734)	(717)
Other receivables, net

Note 8 - Long-term Investments

Note 8 - Long-term Investments (Details Textual) ¥ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020CNY (¥)	Jul. 31, 2020
Local Chain Xi’an [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	$ 30	¥ 250
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent	4.90%	4.90%
Business Opportunity Chain [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount	$ 30	¥ 190
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent	19.00%	19.00%
ChinaNet Chuang Tou [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent			19.00%
Shenzhen Mingshan [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent			23.18%

Note 9 - Property and Equipme_3

Note 9 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Depreciation, Total	$ 2,000	$ 10,000	$ 6,000	$ 53,000

Note 9 - Property and Equipme_4

Note 9 - Property and Equipment, Net - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Property and equipment, gross		$ 3,100	$ 3,026
Less: accumulated depreciation		(3,026)	(2,948)
Property and equipment, net *	[1]	74	78
Vehicles [Member]
Property and equipment, gross		777	758
Office Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross		1,363	1,331
Electronic Devices [Member]
Property and equipment, gross		$ 960	$ 937
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, _3

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Amortization of Intangible Assets, Total	$ 205,000	$ 4,000	$ 616,000	$ 13,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)			5 years 281 days
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Remainder of Fiscal Year	210,000		$ 210,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One	130,000		130,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two	120,000		120,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three	120,000		120,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four	$ 120,000		$ 120,000

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, _4

Note 10 - Intangible Assets, Net - Intangible Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Finite-lived intangible assets		$ 16,242	$ 15,898
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(7,277)	(6,505)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment		(7,677)	(7,494)
Intangible assets, net *	[1]	1,288	1,899
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets		1,956	1,909
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(1,956)	(1,909)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment
Intangible assets, net *
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets		1,076	1,051
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(584)	(571)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment		(492)	(480)
Intangible assets, net *
Software Technologies [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets		301	294
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(301)	(294)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment
Intangible assets, net *
Intelligent Marketing Data Service Platform [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets		4,741	4,629
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(1,920)	(1,876)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment		(2,821)	(2,753)
Intangible assets, net *
Internet Safety, Information Exchange Security and Data Encryption Software [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets		1,909	1,863
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(430)	(419)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment		(1,479)	(1,444)
Intangible assets, net *
Computer Software, Cloud Video Management System [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets		1,395	1,362
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(346)	(338)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment		(1,049)	(1,024)
Intangible assets, net *
Cloud-Computing Based Software Platforms [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets		1,363	1,331
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(932)	(898)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment		(418)	(408)
Intangible assets, net *		13	25
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets		1,208	1,202
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(105)	(15)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment
Intangible assets, net *		1,103	1,187
Other Computer Software [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets		875	872
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization		(703)	(185)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment
Intangible assets, net *		172	687
Domain Name [Member]
Domain name		1,418	1,385
Domain name, Impairment		$ (1,418)	$ (1,385)
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets (Note 2).

Note 11 - Blockchain Software_2

Note 11 - Blockchain Software Application Platform Development Costs (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions	Sep. 30, 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	$ 4,190	$ 3,880
Contract to Develop Blockchain Technology Based Applications [Member]
Application Development Contracts, Contract Amount			$ 4,940			$ 4,500
Contract to Develop Social Network Based Applications [Member]
Application Development Contracts, Contract Amount				$ 440	¥ 3

Note 12 - Long-term Prepaymen_2

Note 12 - Long-term Prepayments (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Prepaid Expense, Noncurrent, Total	$ 474
Advertising Resource Supplier [Member]
Prepaid Expense, Noncurrent, Total	370
Professional Service Supplier [Member]
Prepaid Expense, Noncurrent, Total	$ 100

Note 13 - Short-term Bank Loa_2

Note 13 - Short-term Bank Loan and Credit Facility (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, ¥ in Millions		Sep. 30, 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. Furthermore, 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		Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Accrued payroll and other accruals	[1]	$ 442	$ 491
Accrued Payroll and Staff Welfare [Member]
Accrued payroll and other accruals		237	173
Accrued Operating Expenses [Member]
Accrued payroll and other accruals		$ 205	$ 318
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, 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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	$ 22,800		$ 22,800		$ 20,300
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Taxable Income Deduction Limitations					80.00%
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Total	10,223		10,223		$ 9,190
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	140	$ 30	900	$ 420
PRC Subsidiary And VIE's [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Total	$ 25,200		$ 25,200		$ 23,600

Note 15 - Taxation - Taxes Paya

Note 15 - Taxation - Taxes Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
PRC turnover tax and surcharge payable		$ 1,280	$ 1,244
PRC enterprise income tax payable		2,010	1,970
Total taxes payable	[1]	$ 3,290	$ 3,214
[1]	All of the VIEs' assets can be used to settle obligations of their primary beneficiary. Furthermore, 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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Current	$ 57
Deferred	98	16	87	10
Income tax benefit	$ 155	$ 16	$ 87	$ 10

Note 15 - Taxation - Deferred T

Note 15 - Taxation - Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Tax effect of net operating losses carried forward	$ 10,148	$ 9,160
Bad debts provision	890	743
Valuation allowance	(10,223)	(9,190)
Deferred tax assets, net	$ 815	$ 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	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)yr		Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)yr		Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)yr		Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)yr	Jun. 30, 2019USD ($)yr	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)yr
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)	$ 103		$ 39		$ 107		$ 255	$ 135	$ 606
Investor Warrants [Member]
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)			13		71		200	32	503
Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)	$ 103		$ 26		$ 36		$ 55	$ 103	$ 103
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input			1		1.17		1.3	1.35	1.34
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	2.02		1		1.17		1.3	1.35	1.34
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input | yr			0.05		0.55		0.8	1.05	1.55
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input | yr	0.3		0.55		1.05		1.3	1.55	2.05
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input			0.0019		0.0158		0.0179	0.0173	0.025
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	0.0013		0.0018		0.0157		0.0157	0.0173	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			1.43		0.6		0.82	0.9	1.99
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	1.33		1.12		0.8		0.83	2.02	1.76
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input		[1]	1.4927	[1]	1.4927	[1]	1.4927	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]	1.4927	[1]	1.4927	6.6	6.6
Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] | Investor Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input			0.02		0.11		310	50	780
Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Fair value of the warrants measurement input	0.8		0.2		0.28		430	800	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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)	$ 103	$ 255	$ 103	$ 255	$ 39	$ 107	$ 135	$ 606
Change in fair value of warrants	64	120	(4)	(351)
Investor Warrants [Member]
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)		200		200	13	71	32	503
Change in fair value of warrants	(13)	168	(71)	(303)
Placement Agent Warrants [Member]
Warrant Liabilities (US$’000)	103	55	103	55	$ 26	$ 36	$ 103	$ 103
Change in fair value of warrants	$ 77	$ (48)	$ 67	$ (48)

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities_4

Note 17 - Warrant Liabilities - Warrant Activity (Details) - $ / shares	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Balance (in shares)	774,000
Weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	47 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)	47 days	229 days
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.4927
Granted/Vested (in shares)
Expired (in shares)	(645,000)
Exercised (in shares)
Balance (in shares)	129,000	774,000
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 1.4927	$ 1.4927
Exercisable (in shares)	129,000	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 Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	$ 6,210	$ 6,210
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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 30	$ 90	$ 80	$ 260

Note 20 - Concentration of Ri_3

Note 20 - Concentration of Risk - Company's Concentration of Customers and Suppliers (Details)		3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2020		Sep. 30, 2019		Sep. 30, 2020		Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer C [Member]
Concentration risk	[1]	21.00%				16.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer F [Member]
Concentration risk			[1]	10.00%	[2]		[1]
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer A [Member]
Concentration risk								11.00%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer B [Member]
Concentration risk	[1]
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer D [Member]
Concentration risk	[2]
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer E [Member]
Concentration risk	[2]
Cost Of Sales Total [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Supplier A [Member]
Concentration risk		78.00%		88.00%		78.00%		90.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer C [Member]
Concentration risk									12.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer F [Member]
Concentration risk										[2]
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer A [Member]
Concentration risk						33.00%			57.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer B [Member]
Concentration risk							[1]		13.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer D [Member]
Concentration risk						27.00%				[2]
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer E [Member]
Concentration risk						15.00%				[2]
[1]	Less than 10%.
[2]	No transaction incurred for the reporting period/no balance existed as of the reporting date.

Note 21 - Commitments and Con_2

Note 21 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended		33 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2018	Feb. 28, 2018
Payment for Blockchain Technology Based Applications Development Costs	$ 302		$ 4,190
Contract to Develop Blockchain Technology Based Applications [Member]
Application Development Contracts, Contract Amount				$ 4,940	$ 4,500

Note 22 - Segment Reporting (De

Note 22 - Segment Reporting (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments			4
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 79	$ 104	$ 2,066	$ 307

Note 22 - Segment Reporting - S

Note 22 - Segment Reporting - Summary of Segment Reporting Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019		Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020		Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenues		$ 12,304	$ 15,508				$ 27,104		$ 39,528
Cost of revenues		12,945	14,616				26,548		37,828
Total operating expenses		763	1,167				5,256		3,935
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses		207	14				622		66
Operating (loss)/income		(1,404)	(275)				(4,700)		(2,235)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities		(64)	(120)				4		351
Expenditure for long-term assets			760				302		760
Net (loss)/income		(1,333)	(391)		$ (3,280)	$ (1,522)	(4,613)		(1,913)
Total assets		17,010					17,010			$ 18,551
Operating loss		(1,404)	(275)				(4,700)		(2,235)
Net loss		(1,333)	(391)		$ (3,280)	$ (1,522)	(4,613)		(1,913)
Expenditure for long-term assets			760				302		760
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Total operating expenses	[1]								1,350
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses									17
Operating (loss)/income									(1,350)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities									351
Expenditure for long-term assets
Net (loss)/income									(999)
Operating loss									(1,350)
Net loss									(999)
Expenditure for long-term assets
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
Expenditure for long-term assets
Net (loss)/income
Total assets		(21,330)					(21,330)			(22,079)
Operating loss
Net loss
Expenditure for long-term assets
Internet Ad [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues		11,435	15,508				24,583		39,528
Cost of revenues		11,994	14,616				24,847		37,828
Total operating expenses		409	675				2,361		2,525
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses		205	12				617		47
Operating (loss)/income		(968)	217				(2,625)		(825)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
Expenditure for long-term assets			760						760
Net (loss)/income		(893)	221				(2,543)		(854)
Total assets		10,830					10,830			13,332
Operating loss		(968)	217				(2,625)		(825)
Net loss		(893)	221				(2,543)		(854)
Expenditure for long-term assets			760						760
Ecommerce O2O Ad and Marketing Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues		269					1,276
Cost of revenues		375					1,125
Total operating expenses		6	6				15		42
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses
Operating (loss)/income		(112)	(6)				136		(42)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
Expenditure for long-term assets
Net (loss)/income		(94)	(6)				110		(42)
Total assets		2,093					2,093			2,075
Operating loss		(112)	(6)				136		(42)
Net loss		(94)	(6)				110		(42)
Expenditure for long-term assets
Blockchain Technology [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Total operating expenses		1	7				5		18
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses		1	1				2		2
Operating (loss)/income		(1)	(7)				(5)		(18)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities
Expenditure for long-term assets							302
Net (loss)/income		(1)	(7)				(5)		(18)
Total assets		4,193					4,193			3,885
Operating loss		(1)	(7)				(5)		(18)
Net loss		(1)	(7)				(5)		(18)
Expenditure for long-term assets							302
Corporate Segment [Member]
Revenues		600					1,245
Cost of revenues		576					576
Total operating expenses		347	479	[2]			2,875	[3]
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses		1	1				3
Operating (loss)/income		(323)	(479)				(2,206)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities		(64)	(120)				4
Expenditure for long-term assets
Net (loss)/income		(345)	(599)				(2,175)
Total assets		21,224					21,224			$ 21,338
Operating loss		(323)	(479)				(2,206)
Net loss		$ (345)	(599)				(2,175)
Expenditure for long-term assets
[1]	Including approximately US$307 thousands share-based compensation expenses.
[2]	Including approximately US$104 thousands share-based compensation expenses.
[3]	Including approximately US$2,066 thousands share-based compensation expenses.

Note 23 - Loss Per Share (Detai

Note 23 - Loss Per Share (Details Textual) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Warrant [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares)	129,000	774,000	129,000	774,000
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in shares)	277,976	835,216	277,976	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		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Net loss attributable to ZW Data Technologies Inc. (numerator for basic and diluted loss per share)	$ (1,333)	$ (388)	$ (4,611)	$ (1,905)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -Basic and diluted (in shares)	21,720,259	16,517,440	21,271,301	16,447,233
Loss per share-Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.22)	$ (0.12)

Note 24 - Share-based Compens_3

Note 24 - Share-based Compensation Expenses (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2020

Mar. 31, 2020

Feb. 28, 2020

Sep. 30, 2020

Mar. 31, 2020

Sep. 30, 2019

Jun. 30, 2020

Sep. 30, 2020

Sep. 30, 2019

Dec. 31, 2022

Dec. 31, 2021

Dec. 31, 2020

Share Price (in dollars per share)

$ 1.11

$ 1.11

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense

$ 79

$ 104

$ 2,066

$ 307

Technical Consulting and Advisory Services Term (Year)

1 year

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total

400

400

Forecast [Member]

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense

$ 40

$ 280

$ 80

Restricted Stock [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)

50

Share Price (in dollars per share)

$ 1.36

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense

10

10

Issuance of Stock and Warrants for Services or Claims

$ 70

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

Share Price (in dollars per share)

$ 1.11

$ 1.11

Management Consulting and Advisor Service Term (Year)

2 years

Restricted Stock [Member] | Management Consulting and Advisor Service Providers [Member]

Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense

60

140

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

$ 20

$ 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

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

Note 24 - Share-based Compens_4

Note 24 - Share-based Compensation Expenses - Share-based Compensation Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Share-based Compensation expenses	$ 79	$ 104	$ 2,066	$ 307
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation expenses			122
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation expenses	79	104	1,798	307
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	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Options outstanding, number of underlying shares (in shares)	755,216
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	1 year 58 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)	1 year 58 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, expired (in shares)	(477,240)
Options outstanding, expired, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.10
Options outstanding, expired (in shares)	(477,240)
Option exercisable, granted/vested, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 2.10
Options outstanding, exercised (in shares)	0
Options outstanding, number of underlying shares (in shares)	277,976	755,216
Options outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 3	$ 2.43
Option exercisable, number of underlying shares (in shares)	277,976	755,216
Option exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 3	$ 2.43

Note 25 - Subsequent Event (Det

Note 25 - Subsequent Event (Details Textual) - Subsequent Event [Member]	Oct. 31, 2020
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	51.00%
Unrelated Party [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	49.00%