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Jack Ma

Co-Founder, Alibaba Group

The Chinese business magnate built his tech empire around e-commerce platforms and is spearheading the ‘new retail’ movement across Asia.

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China

Alibaba Tells USTR It's Cracking Down Against Counterfeiters

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said it has tightened policies against copyright infringements and made it easier for brands to issue complaints.

China

Alibaba Tells USTR It's Cracking Down Against Counterfeiters

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said it has tightened policies against copyright infringements and made it easier for brands to issue complaints.


Financial Markets

Alibaba's $60 Billion Finance Arm Seeks Growth Before IPO Say Sources

Sources with knowledge of the plans said Ant Financial, whose anchor business is Alipay, is focusing on expanding its existing 450 million-strong army of daily users, adding merchants and customers.

Financial Markets

Alibaba's $60 Billion Finance Arm Seeks Growth Before IPO Say Sources

Sources with knowledge of the plans said Ant Financial, whose anchor business is Alipay, is focusing on expanding its existing 450 million-strong army of daily users, adding merchants and customers.


Marketing

Activewear Brands Limber Up in China

Changing cultural attitudes to sport, fitness and body image have opened up a huge activewear opportunity in China. Which international brands are poised to pounce?

Marketing

Activewear Brands Limber Up in China

Changing cultural attitudes to sport, fitness and body image have opened up a huge activewear opportunity in China. Which international brands are poised to pounce?


China

The China Edit | Anti-Corruption Backfires, Alibaba to Produce Films

This week, Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign appears to be doing more harm than good and Jack Ma's Alibaba Group's film unit will co-produce and finance films for global and Chinese audiences with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Partners.  

China

The China Edit | Anti-Corruption Backfires, Alibaba to Produce Films

This week, Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign appears to be doing more harm than good and Jack Ma's Alibaba Group's film unit will co-produce and finance films for global and Chinese audiences with Steven Spielberg's Amblin Partners.  


China

Alibaba Pictures, Amblin to Co-Produce Films

Billionaire Jack Ma's Alibaba Group paid about $800 million for a controlling stake in ChinaVision Media in 2014. The company later became known as Alibaba Pictures.

China

Alibaba Pictures, Amblin to Co-Produce Films

Billionaire Jack Ma's Alibaba Group paid about $800 million for a controlling stake in ChinaVision Media in 2014. The company later became known as Alibaba Pictures.


China

Alibaba’s Delivery Service Wants Backers Who Don’t Mind Losses

The company's delivery affiliate Cainiao needs funds to continue its investment in its distribution network, but it only wants the backing of investors who endorse its model of incurring losses to build scale.

China

Alibaba’s Delivery Service Wants Backers Who Don’t Mind Losses

The company's delivery affiliate Cainiao needs funds to continue its investment in its distribution network, but it only wants the backing of investors who endorse its model of incurring losses to build scale.


Financial Markets

Alibaba's E-Commerce App Has a Social Network Facebook Would Love

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has tried to shake the perception that it is the EBay Inc. or Amazon.com Inc. of China, by pushing into social media and entertainment and actively investing in startups like Snapchat Inc.

Financial Markets

Alibaba's E-Commerce App Has a Social Network Facebook Would Love

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has tried to shake the perception that it is the EBay Inc. or Amazon.com Inc. of China, by pushing into social media and entertainment and actively investing in startups like Snapchat Inc.


China

Alibaba’s Getting More Revenue Outside of E-Commerce: Chart

Alibaba broke out revenue from other segments of its business for the first time in its latest earnings report, following an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

China

Alibaba’s Getting More Revenue Outside of E-Commerce: Chart

Alibaba broke out revenue from other segments of its business for the first time in its latest earnings report, following an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.


China

China’s Factory Brands: Clones or Clever Business?

Some Chinese factories are producing own-label products that bear a strong resemblance to the products they make for global luxury companies.

China

China’s Factory Brands: Clones or Clever Business?

Some Chinese factories are producing own-label products that bear a strong resemblance to the products they make for global luxury companies.


China

Jack Ma Says Lawsuits, Probes Help Alibaba to Be Understood

Lawsuits and investigations are an opportunity for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to be better understood, founder and executive chairman Jack Ma said in an interview on Saturday.

China

Jack Ma Says Lawsuits, Probes Help Alibaba to Be Understood

Lawsuits and investigations are an opportunity for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to be better understood, founder and executive chairman Jack Ma said in an interview on Saturday.


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