NetEase, Inc.

NetEase, Inc. operates a diversified digital platform serving Chinese and international markets across gaming, education, music, and content services. The company develops and operates mobile and PC games, including both proprietary titles and licensed games from third-party developers. Beyond gaming, NetEase offers live streaming services and game-related merchandise sales. The company has expanded into educational technology through its Youdao subsidiary, which provides online learning platforms, language tools, and AI-powered tutoring applications including dictionary services, STEAM courses, and large language models tailored for education.

The company's revenue streams span four primary segments: Games and Related Value-Added Services, which represents its largest business; Youdao, focusing on educational products and services; NetEase Cloud Music, a streaming music platform; and Innovative Businesses and Others, which includes AI applications such as translation tools, smart learning devices, and emerging technology ventures. The Youdao segment offers interactive learning features, online courses, and software tools including dictionary applications, transcription services, and AI-driven educational tutors. The company also develops smart learning devices such as the Youdao Dictionary Pen and Smart Learning Pad.

Headquartered in Hangzhou, China, NetEase was founded in 1997 and incorporated in the Cayman Islands. The company maintains operations internationally while generating revenue primarily from its domestic Chinese market. NetEase maintains a significant workforce supporting its multiple business divisions across technology development, content creation, and platform operations.