China’s gaming sector continued its boom in 2016, thanks to increasing internet penetration and its vast population. More than three-fourths of China-listed gaming firms reported gains for 2016, local media is reporting (in Chinese).
Among a total of 61 China-listed gaming firms, 52 have published their 2016 annual results as of April 9, with 47 of them making profits, according to data compiled by financial data provider East Money Information. In addition, 30 firms, or roughly 58% of the firms that issued results, have each grossed in more than RMB 100 million in net profit.
Perfect World (完美世界 in Chinese) and 37wan Network (三七互娱 in Chinese) were the top two performers, reaping RMB 1.17 billion and RMB 1.07 billion in net profit in 2016.
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