NetEase

NetEase, Inc. (Chinese: 网易; pinyin: Wǎngyì) is a Chinese technology company providing online services centered on content, community, communications, and commerce. Founded in 1997 by Ding Lei, the company was a key pioneer in the development of Internet services for China. NetEase develops and operates some of China's most popular PC-client and mobile games, and partners with Blizzard Entertainment to operate local versions of World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, StarCraft II, and Overwatch in China.

History[edit | edit source]

NetEase was founded in June 1997 by Ding Lei, also known as William Ding. The company initially focused on providing Internet services such as email and online news. In 2001, NetEase launched its first online game, "Westward Journey Online," which became one of the most popular online games in China.

Services[edit | edit source]

NetEase offers a wide range of services, including:

Online Games[edit | edit source]

NetEase is one of the largest online game developers and operators in China. The company has developed and published numerous popular games, including:

NetEase also collaborates with international game developers to bring popular games to the Chinese market. Notably, it has partnered with Blizzard Entertainment to operate games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, StarCraft II, and Overwatch in China.

E-commerce[edit | edit source]

NetEase operates several e-commerce platforms, including:

Kaola: A cross-border e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of imported products.
Yanxuan: A private label e-commerce platform that focuses on high-quality, affordable products.

Music[edit | edit source]

NetEase operates NetEase Cloud Music, a popular music streaming service in China. The platform offers a vast library of music and has a strong social component, allowing users to share and discuss music.

Education[edit | edit source]

NetEase has ventured into the online education sector with services such as:

Youdao: An online education platform that offers a variety of learning tools and resources, including dictionaries, translation services, and online courses.

Corporate Structure[edit | edit source]

NetEase is headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The company is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol NTES.

Philanthropy[edit | edit source]

NetEase is involved in various philanthropic activities, including disaster relief, education, and poverty alleviation. The company has established several charitable foundations to support these initiatives.

References[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]

Official website

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