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    Charlene Liu

    Research Analyst at HSBC

    Charlene Liu is Head Managing Director, Internet & Gaming, Asia-Pacific at HSBC, specializing in equity research on major internet and gaming companies across the region. She actively covers firms such as Bilibili, providing investment research and updating price targets based on company performance, and is recognized for her grounded, metrics-driven analyses. Liu began her career as a Vice President before rising to her current senior leadership role within HSBC, where her tenure and expertise have positioned her as a key figure in Asia's technology and entertainment sectors. She is known for integrating quantitative metrics within her research, though specific industry rankings and licensing credentials are not publicly disclosed.

    Charlene Liu's questions to PDD Holdings (PDD) leadership

    Charlene Liu's questions to PDD Holdings (PDD) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Charlene Liu from HSBC asked for details on the company's new compliance and platform ecosystem initiatives and their intended goals. She also questioned the slight quarter-over-quarter decline in profit and profitability, its alignment with prior guidance, and the outlook for long-term profitability trends.

    Answer

    Co-CEO Jiazhen Zhao explained that the company is investing heavily in a strong compliance team, merchant education, and technology to fortify its systems and remove bad actors. Executive Jun Liu confirmed the profitability trend was expected due to intensified competition and firm investments in the platform ecosystem, which are seen as foundational for long-term, sustainable development.

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