CEO, Netease
Search every verified William Ding interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. On NetEase's Q1 2026 earnings call, William Ding reported total revenue of RMB 30.6 billion, with games and related services generating RMB 25.7 billion. He stated that the company's games business was driven by "continued momentum" and "strength in long-term game operations and growing global appeal." Ding noted that the PC version of *FWJ* (Journey Online) reached a new concurrent user record of 3.9 million in Q1, attributing the growth to the unlimited server expanding the player base and steady performance of the time-based classic server. Ding described the overseas launch of *Where Wings Meet* as a "global phenomenon" that has "resonated across cultures" and maintained momentum beyond the initial launch window. He said the game's free-to-play, high-quality, no-pay-to-win model was "highly receptive" among overseas players. Regarding the upcoming title *Ananta*, Ding characterized its positioning as "distinctive urban open world" and expressed confidence in its direction despite competition. He also highlighted the company's environmental efforts, reporting a 12% year-over-year reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through improved energy efficiencies.
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In our special "Witness to History" series we will feature well-known figures in China's reform and opening-up. Ding Lei is the founder and CEO of NetEase.com. He founded NetEase in 1997 and became the richest individual in the Chinese mainland in 2003. In the tides of reform and opening up, he invested heavily in internet services such as online gaming, email services, e-commerce and even a music streaming service. Ding has now become one of China’s tech titans, and he believes the Internet is the best manifestation of a global community with a shared future. Subscribe to us on YouTube: htt…
Ding Lei, a CPPCC member and also the founder and CEO of NetEase shares his experience with us on our exclusive interview series – "Straight Talk". He founded NetEase in 1997 and became the richest individual in the Chinese mainland in 2003. Thanks in part to investments in various ventures, like online PC and mobile games, email services, e-commerce and a music streaming service, the company has grown rapidly. Surprisingly, in 2009, Ding branched out NetEase's activities into pork production, which centered on green technology and environmental sustainability. As his first year of being a CPP…
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