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Information on the Company—4. B. Business Overview—Regulation—Regulations—Regulation Related to Internet Security and Privacy Protection.” 22 On September 24, 2024, the CAC promulgated the Regulations for the Administration of Network Data Security, which came into effect on January 1, 2025. The Regulations for the Administration of Network Data Security restates and further specifies the legal requirements for personal information, important data, cross-border data transfer, network platform services, and data security. Among others, if the network data processing activities have or may have impacts on national security, such activities shall be subject to national security review in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
Any failure to comply with such requirements may subject us to suspension of services, fines, revocation of relevant business permits or business licenses and other penalties.
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As of the date of this annual report, (i) we have not been subject to any material fines or administrative penalties, mandatory rectifications, or other sanctions by any competent regulatory authorities in relation to the infringement of cybersecurity and data protection laws and regulations; (ii) there is no leakage of data or personal information or violation of cybersecurity and data protection and privacy laws and regulations by us which will have a material adverse impact on our business operations; (iii) there have been no material cybersecurity and data protection incidents or infringement upon the rights of any third parties, or other legal proceedings, administrative or governmental proceedings, pending or, to the best of the knowledge of the Group threatened against or relating to the Group and (iv) we have implemented comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection policies, procedures and measures to safeguard personal information rights and ensure secured storage and transmission of data and prevent unauthorized access or use of data.
Furthermore, based on the facts that (i) the interpretation and implementation of the PRC laws and regulations regarding the cybersecurity, information security and data privacy are subject to further clarification from PRC governmental authorities, and (ii) we have not been involved in any investigations on cybersecurity review initiated by the CAC on such basis and nor have we received any inquiry, notice, warning, or sanctions in such respect, after consulting with our PRC legal counsel, our directors are of the view that such regulations do not have a material adverse impact on our business operations and financial performance as of the date of this annual report, and will not affect our compliance with laws and regulations in any material aspects as of the date of this annual report.
As of the date of this annual report, we had not received any cybersecurity, data security and personal data protection related inquiries from any competent PRC regulatory authorities. As there might be newly issued explanations or implementation rules on the existing regulations, laws and opinions or the draft measures or regulations mentioned above might become effective, we will actively monitor future regulatory and policy changes to ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The enactment, interpretation, application and enforcement of the above-mentioned laws, regulations and policies are subject to uncertainties. We have incurred, and will continue to incur, significant expenses in an effort to comply with cybersecurity, privacy, data protection and information security related laws, regulations, standards and protocols, especially as a result of such newly promulgated laws and regulations.
Despite our efforts to comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies relating to cybersecurity, privacy, data protection and information security, we cannot assure you that our practices, offerings, services or platform will meet all of the requirements imposed on us by such laws, regulations or policies. Any failure or perceived failure to comply with applicable laws, regulations or policies may result in inquiries or other proceedings being instituted against, or other lawsuits, decisions or sanctions being imposed on us by governmental authorities, users, consumers or other parties, including but not limited to warnings, fines, directions for rectifications, suspension of the related business and termination of our applications, as well as in negative publicity on us and damage to our reputation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.
The above mentioned newly promulgated laws, regulations, policies or relevant drafts may result in the publication of new laws, regulations and policies to which we may be subject, though the timing, scope and applicability of such laws or regulations are currently unclear. Any such laws, regulations or policies could negatively impact our business, results of operations and financial condition. […]
Source: 20-F · Period ended December 31, 2025 · View report
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Also, we may incur additional costs in our international operations, and our pricing, costs and expenses for network service providers may be different outside of China from the domestic market, therefore our revenues and gross margin overseas are subject to uncertainties. As a result, our gross margin may be impacted and fluctuate as we expand our operations and customer base worldwide. Our international operations may also be negatively affected by any deterioration of the political and economic relations between China and other countries and sanctions and export controls administered by the government authorities in the foreign countries in which we operate, and other geopolitical challenges. Our failure to manage any of these risks successfully could harm our international operations, and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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Other internal and government investigations, regulatory proceedings, or litigation, including private litigation filed by our shareholders, may also follow as a consequence. Any investigations, actions, or sanctions could materially harm our reputation, business, results of operations, and financial condition. Further, the promulgation of new laws, rules or regulations or new interpretations of current laws, rules or regulations could impact the way we do business in other countries, including requiring us to change certain aspects of our business to ensure compliance, which could reduce revenues, increase costs, or subject us to additional liabilities. Certain of our products and solutions are subject to telecommunications-related regulations, and future legislative or regulatory actions could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Cash flow & liquidity
Furthermore, our determination on whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the fair value of the reporting units to which the goodwill is allocated, which depends on the expected future cash flows from the reporting units. If we determine the expected future cash flow to decrease, our goodwill may be impaired. We did not record any impairment of our goodwill in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Any significant impairment of goodwill could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 29 We are subject to risks relating to our equity investments. In particular, the fluctuation of fair value changes of our equity investment may affect our financial performance, our business and results of operations.
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If we incur fair value losses, our results of operations, financial condition and prospects may be adversely affected. We are also subject to the risk that the companies in which we invest may make business, financial or management decisions with which we disagree, and over which we do not have control, or that the majority shareholders, or the management, of these investee companies may take risks or otherwise act in a manner that does not serve our interests. In addition, certain of our equity investments without readily determinable fair value are subject to liquidity risk. Such equity investments are not as liquid as other investment products as there is no cash inflow until dividends are received or they are disposed of by us, even if our investee companies reported profits.
Management commentary
Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—5. E. Critical Accounting Estimates—Goodwill.” Goodwill represented a significant portion of the total assets on our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025. The value of goodwill is based on a number of assumptions made by the management. If any of these assumptions does not materialize, or if the performance of our business is not consistent with such assumptions, we may be required to have a significant write-off of our goodwill and record a significant impairment loss.
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Furthermore, our determination on whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the fair value of the reporting units to which the goodwill is allocated, which depends on the expected future cash flows from the reporting units. If we determine the expected future cash flow to decrease, our goodwill may be impaired. We did not record any impairment of our goodwill in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Any significant impairment of goodwill could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 29 We are subject to risks relating to our equity investments. In particular, the fluctuation of fair value changes of our equity investment may affect our financial performance, our business and results of operations.
In 2023, 2024 and 2025, we made certain equity investments. As of December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, our equity investments amounted to RMB259.9, RMB234.2 million and RMB234.2 million (US$33.5 million), respectively. The carrying value of our equity investments may be affected by a number of factors, such as change in fair value, impairment, dilution, issuance of equity securities, and currency translation differences. In particular, we are exposed to risks relating to fair value changes of our equity investment. For certain equity investments without readily determinable fair value, the methodologies that we use to assess the fair value of the equity investments involve management judgment and are inherently uncertain. There can be no assurance that we will recognize fair value gains from equity investments in the future.
If we incur fair value losses, our results of operations, financial condition and prospects may be adversely affected. We are also subject to the risk that the companies in which we invest may make business, financial or management decisions with which we disagree, and over which we do not have control, or that the majority shareholders, or the management, of these investee companies may take risks or otherwise act in a manner that does not serve our interests. In addition, certain of our equity investments without readily determinable fair value are subject to liquidity risk. Such equity investments are not as liquid as other investment products as there is no cash inflow until dividends are received or they are disposed of by us, even if our investee companies reported profits.
Furthermore, our ability to promptly sell our interests in these investee companies in response to changing economic, financial and investment conditions is limited. The market is affected by various factors, such as general economic conditions, availability of financing, interest rates and supply and demand, many of which are beyond our control. Any of those above may adversely affect our financial performance, business and results of operations. Our business depends substantially on the continuing efforts of our management and other key personnel, as well as a competent pool of talents that supports our existing operations and future growth. If we are unable to retain, attract, recruit and train such personnel, our business may be materially and adversely affected.
Our future success depends heavily on the continued contributions of our senior management, many of whom are difficult to replace. In particular, we rely on the expertise, experience and vision of our senior management team. If any of our senior management becomes unable or unwilling to continue to contribute their services to us, we may not be able to replace them easily, or at all. As a result, our business may be severely disrupted, and our financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. Additionally, our future success also depends on our ability to attract, recruit and train a large number of qualified employees and retain existing key employees. In particular, we rely on our top notch research and development team to develop our advanced algorithms and technologies and our experienced sales personnel to maintain relationships with our customers. […]
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Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—5. E. Critical Accounting Estimates—Goodwill.” Goodwill represented a significant portion of the total assets on our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025. The value of goodwill is based on a number of assumptions made by the management. If any of these assumptions does not materialize, or if the performance of our business is not consistent with such assumptions, we may be required to have a significant write-off of our goodwill and record a significant impairment loss.
Furthermore, our determination on whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the fair value of the reporting units to which the goodwill is allocated, which depends on the expected future cash flows from the reporting units. If we determine the expected future cash flow to decrease, our goodwill may be impaired. We did not record any impairment of our goodwill in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Any significant impairment of goodwill could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 29 We are subject to risks relating to our equity investments. In particular, the fluctuation of fair value changes of our equity investment may affect our financial performance, our business and results of operations.
In 2023, 2024 and 2025, we made certain equity investments. As of December 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025, our equity investments amounted to RMB259.9, RMB234.2 million and RMB234.2 million (US$33.5 million), respectively. The carrying value of our equity investments may be affected by a number of factors, such as change in fair value, impairment, dilution, issuance of equity securities, and currency translation differences. In particular, we are exposed to risks relating to fair value changes of our equity investment. For certain equity investments without readily determinable fair value, the methodologies that we use to assess the fair value of the equity investments involve management judgment and are inherently uncertain. There can be no assurance that we will recognize fair value gains from equity investments in the future.
If we incur fair value losses, our results of operations, financial condition and prospects may be adversely affected. We are also subject to the risk that the companies in which we invest may make business, financial or management decisions with which we disagree, and over which we do not have control, or that the majority shareholders, or the management, of these investee companies may take risks or otherwise act in a manner that does not serve our interests. In addition, certain of our equity investments without readily determinable fair value are subject to liquidity risk. Such equity investments are not as liquid as other investment products as there is no cash inflow until dividends are received or they are disposed of by us, even if our investee companies reported profits.
Furthermore, our ability to promptly sell our interests in these investee companies in response to changing economic, financial and investment conditions is limited. The market is affected by various factors, such as general economic conditions, availability of financing, interest rates and supply and demand, many of which are beyond our control. Any of those above may adversely affect our financial performance, business and results of operations. Our business depends substantially on the continuing efforts of our management and other key personnel, as well as a competent pool of talents that supports our existing operations and future growth. If we are unable to retain, attract, recruit and train such personnel, our business may be materially and adversely affected.
Our future success depends heavily on the continued contributions of our senior management, many of whom are difficult to replace. In particular, we rely on the expertise, experience and vision of our senior management team. If any of our senior management becomes unable or unwilling to continue to contribute their services to us, we may not be able to replace them easily, or at all. As a result, our business may be severely disrupted, and our financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected. Additionally, our future success also depends on our ability to attract, recruit and train a large number of qualified employees and retain existing key employees. In particular, we rely on our top notch research and development team to develop our advanced algorithms and technologies and our experienced sales personnel to maintain relationships with our customers. […]