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NetEase

NetEase is the second-largest online gaming firm in China, behind only Tencent. It develops both online PC and mobile games, including flagship titles such as Justice and Fantasy Westward Journey, two Chinese online role-playing games; and Eggy Party, a mobile casual party game. The company has also signed a deal with Blizzard to bring World of Warcraft to China. NetEase also operates NetEase Cloud Music, a music streaming service with more than 200 million active users.

Chairman / President

Ding Lei

CEO / Managing Director

Ding Lei

CFO / Finance Director

Li Ying

Industry

Internet, Online Services, Gaming

Website

netease.com

Headquarters address

NetEase Building, No. 599 Wangshang Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Stock Code

NASDAQ:NTES
SEHK:9999

Year founded

1997

China’s major studios have pivoted towards international markets with the success of titles such as Delta Force. Photo: Handout

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China’s video game sales reach record amid overseas expansion, AI investment

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19 Dec 2025 - 7:50PM

NetEase

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