NetEase reported partnership with Sinotrans Limited. NetEase announced that the two companies will develop a cross-border e-commerce business designed to provide speedy delivery services to Chinese consumers purchasing goods from overseas. Under the partnership, Sinotrans will be responsible for international shipping logistics for Kaola, NetEase's newly launched, self-operated cross-border e-commerce platform.

Kaola is currently in the open testing phase for users in China, during which period the platform will selectively offer popular categories of products such as baby products, beauty and personal care products and health foods.