Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that NetEase-S (09999) is expected to see improved performance in Q2 2025, with total revenue and adjusted profit projected to increase by 12% and 29% year-on-year, reaching 28.5 billion RMB and 10.4 billion RMB respectively [1] - The report anticipates a 17.9% year-on-year increase in NetEase's gaming revenue, driven by an 85% increase in PC game revenue, the successful return of Blizzard Entertainment games, and strong sales of new titles such as "Marvel Rivals" and "Where Winds Meet" [1] - The mobile gaming revenue is expected to benefit from the solid performance of titles like "Justice Mobile," "Eggy Party," and "Identity V," along with a recovery in "Racing Master" and the launch of new games [1] Group 2 - NetEase currently has 21 approved games, which the report believes will continue to drive its growth [1]

Core Viewpoint - The conflict between two gaming communities under NetEase, "Yanyun Sixteen Sounds" and "Nishuihan," has escalated due to allegations of AI gameplay plagiarism, raising concerns about internal competition within the company [5]. Group 1: Incident Overview - After a weekend of escalating tensions, the friction between the communities of "Yanyun Sixteen Sounds" and "Nishuihan" intensified following an announcement from the "Nishuihan" mobile game [5]. Group 2: Company Implications - The situation highlights potential internal conflicts within NetEase, which may affect its reputation and the performance of its gaming titles [5].

Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 24,793.53, down by 113.28 points or 0.45% on August 11 [1] - The index reached a high of 24,931.26 and a low of 24,760.85 during the trading session [1] Major Blue-Chip Stocks - HSBC Holdings closed at HKD 100.791, up by 0.84% compared to the Hong Kong close [2] - Tencent Holdings closed at HKD 558.587, down by 0.43% compared to the Hong Kong close [2] ADR Performance - Tencent Holdings (ADR) decreased by 2.413 HKD, or 0.43%, with an ADR price of USD 71.160 [3] - Alibaba Group (ADR) fell by 2.088 HKD, or 1.76%, with an ADR price of USD 118.640 [3] - HSBC Holdings (ADR) increased by 0.841 HKD, or 0.84%, with an ADR price of USD 64.200 [3] - Other notable movements include: - Xiaomi Group (ADR) down by 0.483 HKD, or 0.95% [3] - AIA Group down by 0.185 HKD, or 0.25% [3] - Meituan down by 0.983 HKD, or 0.82% [3] - BYD Company down by 0.740 HKD, or 0.66% [3]

Core Viewpoint - The conflict between two gaming communities under NetEase, "Yanyun Shiliusheng" and "Nishuihan," has escalated due to accusations of plagiarism regarding new features introduced in their respective games [1][2]. Group 1: Game Features and Community Reactions - "Nishuihan" announced the upcoming launch of its AI "Crew Mode," which allows players to create content using their creativity, emphasizing that player contributions are invaluable [1]. - Following the announcement, players from "Nishuihan" expressed strong support for the game and criticized "Yanyun Shiliusheng," suggesting that the latter's new feature is a copy of "Nishuihan's" [1][2]. - "Yanyun Shiliusheng" introduced a new feature called "Xile Mode," which allows players to upload images or videos to create dynamic character animations, leading to accusations from "Nishuihan" players of it being similar to "Crew Mode" [2][5]. Group 2: Historical Context and Community Tensions - This is not the first instance of conflict between the two gaming communities, as "Yanyun Shiliusheng" previously claimed to be the only true martial arts game, which has fueled animosity among players [5]. - The introduction of "Xile Mode" has reignited past grievances, with some "Nishuihan" players feeling that "Yanyun" is attempting to undermine their game [5]. - Industry analyst Zhang Shule commented that such "plagiarism" is common in the gaming industry, suggesting that it is a strategy to replicate successful features to enhance engagement and popularity [6].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant growth of Chinese gaming companies in the global mobile game market, particularly in July, with several leading firms experiencing substantial revenue increases from overseas operations [3][5][10]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In July, 32 domestic game companies entered the global mobile game publisher revenue ranking, collectively earning $1.95 billion, which accounts for 34% of the total revenue of the top 100 global mobile game publishers [5]. - The global mobile and PC gaming market is expected to exceed $120 billion by 2028, indicating strong growth potential for the industry [10]. Group 2: Company Highlights - Tencent's gaming revenue increased by 20% in July, driven by the strong performance of titles like "Honor of Kings" and "PUBG MOBILE," maintaining its position as the top global mobile game publisher [6]. - Century Huatong's subsidiary, DianDian Interactive, saw a 10% increase in overall revenue in July, with its games "Kingshot" and "Tasty Travels: Merge Game" experiencing revenue growth of 34% and 52%, respectively [6]. - Giant Network's game "Supernatural Action Group" gained popularity, contributing to a significant revenue increase for the company, which has seen its stock price rise by approximately 133% this year [8][10].

Core Viewpoint - The report from Credit Lyonnais indicates that NetEase's Q2 performance is expected to improve, with total revenue and adjusted EBIT projected to increase by 12% and 29% year-on-year, reaching RMB 28.5 billion and RMB 10.4 billion respectively [1] Revenue and Earnings - Total revenue is forecasted to rise by 12% year-on-year to RMB 28.5 billion [1] - Adjusted EBIT is expected to increase by 29% year-on-year to RMB 10.4 billion [1] Gaming Performance - The gaming revenue for the period is estimated to grow by 17.9% year-on-year [1] - Key games such as "Naraka: Bladepoint" and "Party Animals" have shown stable performance, while "Peak Speed" has resumed growth [1] - "Identity V" and new game titles are performing steadily [1] Future Product Line - The product lineup for the second half of the year includes RPG game "Marvel: Secret Wars," ARPG game "Diablo II: Resurrected," and FPS game "Voidstar" [1] - Approximately 21 new games have recently passed regulatory approval, which is expected to further drive company growth [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Credit Lyonnais indicates that NetEase (NTES.US) is expected to see improved performance in Q2, with total revenue and adjusted EBIT projected to increase by 12% and 29% year-on-year, reaching RMB 28.5 billion and RMB 10.4 billion respectively [1] Revenue and Earnings - Total revenue is forecasted to rise by 12% year-on-year to RMB 28.5 billion [1] - Adjusted EBIT is expected to increase by 29% year-on-year to RMB 10.4 billion [1] Gaming Performance - The gaming revenue is estimated to grow by 17.9% year-on-year during the period [1] - Key games such as "Nirvana in Fire" and "Egg Party" have shown stable performance, while "Peak Speed" has resumed growth [1] - "Identity V" and new games are performing steadily [1] Future Product Line - The product lineup for the second half of the year includes RPG game "Marvel Secret Wars," ARPG game "Diablo II Resurrected," and FPS game "No Man's Sky" [1] - Approximately 21 games have recently passed regulatory approval, which is expected to further drive company growth [1]

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Group 1 - The internal office system POPO of NetEase experienced issues, allowing message sending and receiving but hindering some business operations due to a network fault in the server room [2] - The downtime for NetEase games exceeded 2 hours, with significant challenges in troubleshooting due to the extensive area affected [2] - On August 5, multiple games under NetEase faced login issues, with players reporting freezing at the login stage despite attempts to restart devices or reinstall the games [2] Group 2 - NetEase's game "Identity V" acknowledged the login issues and stated that the development team was urgently working on troubleshooting and would communicate updates once resolved [2] - The game "Onmyoji" also reported login issues due to a temporary technical fault, with the team actively working on repairs and promising compensation for affected players [2] - This incident is not the first major server crash for NetEase, with a previous significant outage occurring in March 2025, affecting multiple games due to a network fault from the operator China Mobile [5]

Core Points - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.34%, while the China Securities Hong Kong 300 Communication Services Index (H300 Communication) reported a value of 1578.18 points [1] - The H300 Communication Index has seen a rise of 4.79% over the past month, 16.90% over the past three months, and 32.48% year-to-date [1] Group 1: Index Overview - The China Securities Hong Kong 300 Industry Index series classifies securities based on the China Securities Industry Classification Standard, reflecting the overall performance of different sectors in the Hong Kong market [1] - The base date for the index is December 31, 2004, with a base point of 1000.0 [1] Group 2: Top Holdings - The top ten holdings of the H300 Communication Index are Tencent Holdings (15.07%), NetEase-S (13.89%), China Mobile (13.81%), Baidu Group-SW (12.96%), Kuaishou-W (12.72%), Cheung Kong (7.38%), China Telecom (4.5%), China Unicom (3.24%), China Tower (2.93%), and Bilibili-W (2.79%) [1] Group 3: Sector Composition - The sector composition of the H300 Communication Index includes Digital Media (47.10%), Telecom Services (30.30%), Cultural Entertainment (15.78%), Communication Technology Services (2.93%), Data Centers (2.03%), Communication Equipment (0.99%), and Marketing & Advertising (0.86%) [2] Group 4: Sample Adjustment - The index sample is adjusted biannually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December [2] - Weight factors are adjusted in accordance with the sample changes, and any temporary adjustments will follow the same protocol as the index sample adjustments [2]