Alibaba Fires Woman Whose Rape Accusation Gripped China
The case featured prominently in China's #MeToo movement and highlighted the difficulties Chinese women often face in assault allegations.
Four Electric Car Knockoffs That You Can Buy On Alibaba
Chinese companies making knockoffs of American products is nothing new. Here are four copycat electric cars we found on the Alibaba website.
Chinese Delivery Driver Sets Himself on Fire to Protest Unpaid Wages
Local media reports said the 48-year-old employed by Alibaba-owned delivery service Ele.me was now in critical condition after suffering burns on 80 percent of his body.
China State Media Gave Hints of Regime's Displeasure With Jack Ma
As the former Alibaba CEO has not been seen in public for two months, a 2019 op-ed in Communist Party newspaper People's Daily is trending for capturing China's current mood toward him.
Bailing Out the COVID Economy Is Job One for Joe and Mitch
Why it's time for Mitch McConnell to wave the white flag and get a COVID-19 bailout package done—or else; why China stopped the world's largest stock offering stalled ; and finally, why I'm so sad about the decline of ice cream legend Friendly's, as it files for bankruptcy a second time.
What Is the Best Warren Buffett Biography of All Time?
Walmart strikes back against the Department of Justice; Jack Ma gets richer; some great business books for the holidays; and speculation about a potential Biden treasury chief.
Alibaba Secures Two Major Business Wins, Asserting its Dominance in China
Asia's largest corporation, founded by the billionaire Jack Ma, took control of a leading hypermarket chain and won approval for the listing of an offshoot in Hong Kong.
China Media Accuses U.S. of 'Stick-Ups' As Trump Mulls Next Tech Target
Trump said this weekend that his administration is considering action against other Chinese tech companies on national security grounds.
The Starting 5: Impeachment, Uber, Emmys And More
Congress is taking a break this week ahead of Thanksgiving so, for now, enjoy a few days of relative peace and quiet.
Alibaba Readies Hong Kong Listing as Hong Kong Protests Continue
Online shopping company Alibaba is preparing to sell shares of stock in Hong Kong in a move investors hope will calm a market shaken by protests.
Singles' Day 2019 Sales: Alibaba Deals on Xiaomi, Fujitsu and More
Singles' Day is bigger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.
Ma: Trump's Trade Dispute With China Could Lead to War
The Alibaba founder suggested that Beijing and Washington should move toward cooperation instead of escalating the trade dispute, which Ma said could lead to war.
Jack Ma, Alibaba Chairman Worth $40 Billion Retires
One of China's wealthiest and most famous entrepreneurs will step down from his company on his 54th birthday.
Robots Can Now Read Better Than Humans
An artificial intelligence algorithm outperformed humans in a reading comprehension test for the first time.
Will China's Alipay be Able To Compete With Apple Pay?
Alipay has 450 million active users around the world and has made a deal that makes it available in 4 million locations across the U.S.
Why Jack Ma's Second Act Will Be Tougher Than His First
As he turns his eyes abroad, everyone knows—in e-commerce, in the cloud, in automatic payments and in Hollywood—that Ma is coming.
China Makes the Great Firewall Even More Impregnable
China is reinforcing its censorship of the internet by cracking down on VPNs.
Alibaba Unveils Plans for 1 Million U.S. Jobs
The Chinese online retailer is planning to expand its U.S. operation.
Yahoo Board, CEO Face Ouster in Proxy Fight
Starboard Value pressing for control as fading Web pioneer seeks auction of assets.
What Lies Behind China's Football Boom?
More players are moving to the country from Europe for ever increasing fees - but what is behind the trend?
Alibaba's Threat to Press Freedom in Hong Kong
Hong Kong residents still enjoy a freedom of the press those on the mainland do not. That may soon change.
How Does Yahoo Make Its Money?
Short answer: It still serves a lot of pages and it sells a lot of ads.
Making Sense of Yahoo's Recent 'Spinoff'
Spinoffs after spinoffs have been making readers and investors quite dizzy.
Chinese E-Commerce Giant to Launch 'Pay With a Selfie' Technology
Smile to Pay, unveiled by Alibaba founder Jack Ma, uses facial recognition software to process payments.
Tech Bubble? No, It's a Startup Wealth Gap
In Silicon Valley's Game of Thrones, it's winner-take-all.
Wall Street Gets Its Zing Back With Alibaba IPO
Chinese internet giant Alibaba offers U.S. investors a way to profit from growth in China — if they dare
Alibaba Nears $100 in Early Trading; Cools but Stays Well Above $68 Initial Price
"This is the biggest IPO the world has ever seen, so there's a celebratory mood on the floor, whether you like it or not."
Alibaba: The $200 Billion 'Open Sesame'
Apple, Google, Microsoft…Alibaba? One of the biggest IPOs in history is about to drop, and it could change the power grid in the digital world
China's Alibaba Embarks on U.S. IPO Journey
Alibaba, which powers four-fifths of all online commerce conducted in the world's second-largest economy, is expected to raise upward of $15 billion