Never before have so many countries, including China, moved with such vigor at the same time to limit the power of a single industry.
Tag: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
Alibaba’s Software Can Find Uighur Faces, It Told China Clients
The website for the tech titan’s cloud business described facial recognition software that could detect members of a minority group whose persecution has drawn international condemnation.
Ant Group Set to Raise $34 Billion in World’s Biggest I.P.O.
The Alibaba online finance spinoff, which offers people in China a one-stop shop for loans, investments and more, will list shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Trump’s Attacks on TikTok and WeChat Could Further Fracture the Internet
The president’s restrictions on Chinese tech may be part of an eye-for-an-eye logic called reciprocity. The price could be a global patchwork of online fiefs.
Alibaba’s Hong Kong Shares Rise, Despite Protests
The Chinese e-commerce giant raised $11.2 billion, the territory’s biggest tally since 2010, showing investor enthusiasm despite worsening demonstrations.
Alibaba Raises Billions of Dollars in Hong Kong, Despite Protests
The $11.2 billion raised is the territory’s largest fund-raising since 2010, showing investor enthusiasm despite worsening demonstrations.
Alibaba Postpones Hong Kong Listing as Protests Roil Markets
The Chinese e-commerce giant delayed plans to sell potentially billions of dollars worth of shares in the market, which has fallen as tensions have worsened.
Your Thursday Briefing
Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Tech We’re Using: To Cover China, There’s No Substitute for WeChat
Li Yuan conducts much of her work on the WeChat mobile app, including spotting trends — and prodding sources to get back to her.
Jack Ma, China’s Richest Man, Belongs to the Communist Party. Of Course.
Many business figures join the organization out of expedience. Likewise, the party sees benefits in associating itself with capitalist success stories.