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Jiang Fan

The latest news and top stories on Jiang Fan, a prominent executive at Alibaba Group Holding. He currently serves as CEO of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (AIDC) and leads the newly formed Alibaba E-commerce Business Group, consolidating domestic and international operations. With a background in product development at Google China and founding mobile analytics firm Umeng, he joined Alibaba in 2013. He previously headed Taobao and Tmall, driving significant growth. His leadership in AIDC has notably boosted international e-commerce earnings, demonstrating expertise in global expansion and strategic consolidation. He is also a member of the influential Alibaba Partnership.

Two Chinese AI labs, Yoolee AI and InfiX.ai, aim to challenge the likes of Thinking Machines Lab and Palantir with a focus on AI solutions tailored for specific industries, reduced costs and enhanced privacy. Photo: Shutterstock

Artificial intelligence

Will a new focus help Chinese AI labs challenge Thinking Machines Lab?

AI labs Yoolee and InfiX.ai say they aim to rival US start-up with industry-specific AI solutions, reduced costs and enhanced privacy.

14 Jul 2026 - 10:00AM

Artificial intelligence

Hard work and endurance: what Alibaba’s team-building says about its AI drive

23 Jun 2026 - 10:40AM

Alibaba

Alibaba elevates tech chief Wu Zeming to elite committee amid AI push

2 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM

Alibaba

Alibaba targets US$100b in annual cloud, AI revenue despite results miss

T-Head, mentioned for the first time in the company’s earnings, has shipped more than 470,000 AI chips as of February.

19 Mar 2026 - 10:16PM

Alibaba has positioned AI and cloud computing as its primary growth engines. Photo: AP

Artificial intelligence

Tencent and Alibaba quarterly earnings preview: key things to watch

Analysts expect steady growth, but investors will focus on AI strategy, capex and signs of monetisation at China’s tech giants.

18 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM

Artificial intelligence

Jack Ma, Alibaba leaders call for education overhaul in the age of AI

Time spent memorising textbooks could be freed up to cultivate creativity and imagination, according to Ma, the founder of Alibaba.

4 Mar 2026 - 5:22PM

Alibaba

Meituan swings into loss in ‘milk tea’ subsidy war with instant commerce rivals

Hefty subsidies on milk tea and lunchboxes drive Meituan from profit to loss, underscoring the ferocity of the war to reshape food delivery.

28 Nov 2025 - 9:36PM

Hefty subsidies on milk tea and lunchboxes are driving Meituan from profit to loss. Photo: Shutterstock

E-commerce

Alibaba’s ‘instant commerce’ bet pays off: Taobao hits 100 million new orders

From milk tea to smartphones in under an hour, Taobao Shangou gains traction as retail giant uses subsidies and speed to fend off rivals.

6 Nov 2025 - 7:00PM

Alibaba

Alibaba rebrands food delivery app Ele.me in instant retail push

A beta version of the updated app, available to select users, adopts Taobao’s signature orange colour instead of Ele.me’s blue theme.

4 Nov 2025 - 5:00PM

E-commerce

Immediate gratification: instant commerce transforms China’s retail market

Instant commerce has developed over a short period of time, as providers expanded their on-demand delivery coverage beyond food.

13 Sep 2025 - 10:36AM

Alibaba

Alibaba mobilises merchants on premium Tmall site to join instant commerce drive

The campaign sees more than 260 brands on Tmall join Alibaba’s instant commerce push against Meituan.

9 Sep 2025 - 8:33PM

Alibaba

Alibaba unveils new F1-style delivery uniform amid rising e-commerce battle

Alibaba rolls out a new outfit for its delivery workers that resembles the racing suit for Formula One racers.

13 Jul 2026 - 10:03AM

Alibaba

Alibaba sees strong consumer mindshare in instant commerce push

Alibaba also expects its cloud computing business to remain on an upwards trajectory in the coming quarters, CEO Eddie Wu says.

30 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM

Alibaba

Alibaba confident of winning instant commerce war as quarterly profit rises

Taobao Shangou reached a peak of 120 million daily orders, as instant commerce monthly active users climbed to 300 million.

2 Sep 2025 - 3:05PM

Alibaba

Alibaba, Ant combine forces to take on Meituan in instant commerce market

Alibaba rolled out a membership programme covering its online marketplaces, food delivery service and travel booking business.

19 Aug 2025 - 8:00PM

The signature blue uniform of Alibaba’s Ele.me riders will be replaced by an orange outfit under a revamp. Photo: Getty Images

IPO

Innogen Pharmaceutical’s shares soar in Hong Kong trading debut

Shares in major biotech companies in Hong Kong have gained an average of 137 per cent in cumulative returns this year.

15 Aug 2025 - 5:41PM

Alibaba

Alibaba unites online shopping, travel booking under new loyalty scheme

Members of the new membership programme will enjoy benefits across a range of Alibaba services, sources say.

5 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM

Alibaba

Alibaba’s Taobao sees 60% user surge in Thailand after local launch

Taobao’s intensified focus on Thailand marks its latest effort to grow its presence across Asia.

23 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM

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