The increase was primarily due to, first, an increase in advertising expenses and promotional campaign related expenses. Second, an increase in commission expenses in relation to channel service fees. And third, an increase in office and the traveling related expenses.

Aug 23, 2023 / CEO / receipt, needs a key / Kerry Chen, CEO | earnings call 2023-08-23 | transcript fecb02a3-2220-40ae-9f43-26981c4f8f73 | chars 20522-20791 | segment 21