| Other receivables and prepayments, net |
4. | Other receivables and prepayments, net |
Components of other receivables and prepayments are as follows: | | | | | | | As of December 31, | | | 2024 | | 2025 | | | RMB | | RMB | VAT and EIT recoverable | | 688,291 | | 905,397 | Deposits | | 51,943 | | 46,319 | Interest receivable | | 764,049 | | 883,022 | Prepayment to suppliers related to procurement activities of goods and services | | 309,309 | | 440,956 | Prepaid expense | | 96,475 | | 75,360 | Loans to third parties | | 184,700 | | 187,900 | Advances to suppliers related to financing activities | | 330,902 | | 299,660 | Others | | 162,668 | | 144,703 | Subtotal | | 2,588,337 | | 2,983,317 | Allowance for doubtful account: | | | | | Balance at beginning of the year | | (67,379) | | (115,287) | Write-offs | | — | | 923 | Provision | | (47,908) | | (8,652) | Allowance as of the end of the year | | (115,287) | | (123,016) | Total | | 2,473,050 | | 2,860,301 |
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