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9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Nov. 14, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Trading Symbol XBIO  
Entity Registrant Name Xenetic Biosciences, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001534525  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   8,288,644
Current reporting status Yes  
Well known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No