Alibaba looks to shore up growth for its core e-commerce business.
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Alibaba restructures to focus on cloud computing and new retail
Alibaba restructures business structure two months after Tencent.
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Baidu restructures to focus on AI and cloud computing
The newly-formed department will be considered the cradle of “new growth engines.”
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Alibaba reshuffles executives in fintech, travel, retail units
The Alibaba restructuring involved fintech affiliate Ant Financial, online travel platform Fliggy, retail, and entertainment units.
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The Big Sell | Tamed livestreamers and Tencent stake cuts
Chinese regulators extended the clampdown on top-earning livestreamers such as “livestreaming queen” Viya and “lipstick king” Li Jiaqi.
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Lunar New Year special | China’s tech majors are hoping to be leaner and meaner in the Year of the Tiger
China’s tech industry has entered an adjustment phase. Many tech majors are cutting back in some areas while doubling down on others.
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Alibaba accuses Meituan CEO of libel for questioning founder’s integrity
Meituan has battled with Alibaba in its core food delivery business for years, following their short-lived friendship.
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Alibaba looks to Beijing’s OTC market for emerging retail opportunities
The two recently invested companies are listed on Beijing’s NEEQ, home to many emerging internet and tech stocks.
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Alibaba’s stock hits 52-week low amid trade war
Alibaba’s stock has dropped 30% from a record high just a few months ago.
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Growing in a mature market: Six directions for China’s tech giants
As mobile user growth plateaus, online giants are mapping out new roads to growth
