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“Jack Ma is an Icon for China’s Private Sector”

With humble beginnings in Hangzhou, Jack Ma went on to create an e-commerce titan that has grabbed the attention.

by LiuSha | Jun. 27 2016

How Alibaba Pulled Off Its Singles Day Shopping Fest

This year Alibaba broke all records on Singles Day with sales of $14.3 billion. Singles Day, or China’s.

by Li Hui | Nov. 18 2015

The New Empire Builders: China’s Digital Conglomerates

China is witnessing the rise of a new breed of digital conglomerates.

by Colin Shek | Sep. 22 2015

Digital Monopolies: Too Many Big Fish in the Sea

Professor Chen Xinlei discusses the importance of regulating digital monopolies.

by Xinlei Chen | Jul. 22 2015

“Go to China”: Jack Ma to American Small Businesses

During his whistle-stop trip to the US, Alibaba founder and Executive Chairman Jack Ma is busy courting small businesses.

by Major | Jun. 10 2015

The State of Philanthropy in China

Philanthropy in China doesn't exactly have a good track record. What are the chances that the country will turn.

by Chris Russell (Additional reporting by Milo Zhang) | May. 18 2015

Alibaba Results Surprise Wall Street

By posting a 45% jump in revenues, the Alibaba results have defied expectations. A quick look at the big numbers.

by CKGSB Knowledge | May. 8 2015

Chinese E-commerce Companies Head to the Countryside

Chinese e-commerce companies like Alibaba and JD.com are finding a lucrative opportunity in rural areas. But what kind.

by Nicole Sy | Apr. 22 2015

China Roundup: Why Dalian Wanda’s Wang Jianlin is not the richest man in China

This week, CEO Wang Jianlin missed the opportunity to become the richest man in China when the much awaited Dalian.

by Major Tian | Dec. 24 2014

Soccer in China: A World Apart

People are taking to soccer in China, but is it just a passing fad or a phenomena that's here.

by Colleen Howe | Nov. 10 2014

China Roundup: Alibaba Share Price Touches New High and Lenovo Completes Motorola Mobility Buyout

Xiaomi was officially crowned the world’s third-largest smartphone maker but news of Lenovo completing its buyout of Motorola.

by Major | Oct. 31 2014

China Roundup: Robust Growth in China’s Exports and Imports and Alipay Gets a Makeover

This week, China’s exports and imports data showed robust growth despite forecasts that were less rosy; and Alibaba’s.

by Major Tian | Oct. 17 2014

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