12 Facts About NetEase

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NetEase, Inc is a Chinese Internet technology company providing online services centered on content, community, communications, and commerce.

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NetEase develops and operates online PC and mobile games, advertising services, email services, and e-commerce platforms in China.

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NetEase is the largest provider of free e-mail services in China with more than 940 million users as of 2017.

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NetEase launched their first Western Headquarters in August 2014, bringing one of the largest tech companies in China to the US.

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In January 2020, NetEase discussed secondary listings with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing.

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In 2018 NetEase invested US$100 million into Bungie for a minority stake in the company and a seat on its board of directors.

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In 2019 NetEase obtained a minority stake in Quantic Dream for an undisclosed investment.

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In June 2020 NetEase established a Japanese studio called "Sakura Studio" to develop next-generation console games.

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NetEase acquired Grasshopper Manufacture from GungHo Online Entertainment in October 2021, incorporating the developer within their NetEase Games division.

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10.

In 2008, Blizzard Entertainment partnered with NetEase to bring some of their games to the Chinese market.

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In 2017 NetEase made an agreement with the American company Marvel Comics to develop a comic based on a Chinese superhero.

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In 2014, NetEase launched an online course platform with educational content.

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