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Apple Confirmed to Partner With Alibaba in China for AI-Powered Apple Intelligence Features: Report
Apple’s partnership with Alibaba was reportedly confirmed on Thursday. As per the report, Alibaba chairperson Joseph Chung-Hsin Tsai confirmed the news at the recently concluded World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai. The Chinese e-commerce giant will reportedly offer its artificial intelligence (AI) models and infrastructure to power Apple ...
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Apple Reportedly Working With Alibaba to Bring Apple Intelligence Features to China
Apple has reportedly partnered with Alibaba to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI) features for its iPhone and other devices in China. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant went through multiple AI-focused companies before finally selecting Alibaba. The duo have reportedly co-developed several AI features that cater to Apple’s Chi...
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MiniMax Video-01 Platform With AI Video Generation Capabilities Launched
MiniMax, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) unicorn startup backed by Alibaba and Tencent, released a text-to-video generation model on Monday. Dubbed Video-01, the platform is available to the public even outside of China. It can generate six-second-long videos in a wide range of styles. Video-01 joins the company’s existing AI offerings suc...
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Missing Banking Tycoon Bao Fan Resurfaces, Resigns From All Roles At China Renaissance
After an absence of nearly a year, Bao Fan, the Chinese billionaire banker, has stepped down from all positions within his company, China Renaissance Holdings.
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Israel Goes Unnamed As State From Online Maps In China: Report
The digital maps on Baidu show the demarcations between Israel and the Palestinian territories but don't identify the country by name.
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Alibaba's Ex-CEO Quits Cloud Business In Surprise Move
China's Alibaba Group said on Sunday that Daniel Zhang will step down from its cloud business, in a surprise move just two months after the company announced he would leave his roles as group CEO and chairman to focus on the cloud unit.
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Alibaba, Huawei Unveil New Products, Image Generator as AI Race Heats Up in China
Alibaba Group Holdings and Huawei Technologies Co on Friday showcased new products, including an artificial intelligence (AI) image generator and an AI model upgrade, as Chinese companies jostle for position in the global AI race.
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Alibaba Invites Businesses to Test Its ChatGPT-Like AI Chatbot: Report
Tech giant Alibaba is seeking companies to test its Tongyi Qianwen AI chatbot, business publication STAR Market Daily reported on Friday, joining the rush to emulate the explosive success of ChatGPT.
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Alibaba to Monetise Non-Core Assets, Decide on Control of New Business Units After Breakup
Alibaba Group said on Thursday it will look to monetise non-core assets and consider giving up control of some businesses, as the Chinese tech conglomerate reinvents itself after a regulatory crackdown that wiped 70 percent off its shares.
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Alibaba to Split Into 6 Units as China Vows to Ease Crackdown on Private Sector
Alibaba said the biggest restructuring in its 24-year history would see it split into six units - Cloud Intelligence Group, Taobao Tmall Commerce Group, Local Services Group, Cainiao Smart Logistics Group, Global Digital Commerce Group and Digital Media and Entertainment Group.
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China Acquires 'Golden Shares' in Two Alibaba Units in Bid to Strengthen Control Over Online Content
China has purchased 'golden shares', or minority stakes with special rights, in two of Alibaba's domestic units. Golden shares grant government-backed funds or companies board representation and/or veto rights for key business decisions. Beijing is looking to extend a campaign to strengthen control over online content, and Alibaba has been one of t...
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You Thought China’s Tech Slowdown Was Bad
For the first time in history, China’s two largest technology companies posted a decline in revenue as the nation faces unprecedented growth hurdles and an uncertain outlook. But 2,000 miles away, even bigger challenges await one of Southeast Asia’s biggest companies.
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Chinese Regulator Publishes List of 30 Data Gathering Algorithms Used by ByteDance, Alibaba, More
China’s Internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China, on Friday published a list of 30 algorithms used by tech firms in the country. The move followed the passing of regulations in March that mandate the disclosure of algorithms used by companies like Weibo, ByteDance, and Taobao. Cyberspace authorities carry out security assessments...
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Alibaba Reportedly Lays Off Around 10,000 Employees in Three Months
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, has fired around 10,000 employees in three months, as per various reports. The company laid off 9,241 employees during the June quarter. Earlier in July, Alibaba announced plans to apply for a primary listing in Hong Kong opening up the firm to a vast pool of mainland China investors for the first time, report...
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Alibaba Said to Cut Over One-Third Deals Team Staff After Regulatory Crackdown
Alibaba is said to reduce its strategic investment team of more than 110 people, mainly based in mainland China, to about 70. The company reportedly plans to cut over a third of staff in its in-house deals team after Beijing's sweeping regulatory crackdown. The job cuts mainly involve mid-level and senior people, informed sources.
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Apple Confirmed to Partner With Alibaba in China for AI-Powered Apple Intelligence Features: Report
Apple’s partnership with Alibaba was reportedly confirmed on Thursday. As per the report, Alibaba chairperson Joseph Chung-Hsin Tsai confirmed the news at the recently concluded World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai. The Chinese e-commerce giant will reportedly offer its artificial intelligence (AI) models and infrastructure to power Apple ...
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Apple Reportedly Working With Alibaba to Bring Apple Intelligence Features to China
Apple has reportedly partnered with Alibaba to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI) features for its iPhone and other devices in China. As per the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant went through multiple AI-focused companies before finally selecting Alibaba. The duo have reportedly co-developed several AI features that cater to Apple’s Chi...
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MiniMax Video-01 Platform With AI Video Generation Capabilities Launched
MiniMax, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) unicorn startup backed by Alibaba and Tencent, released a text-to-video generation model on Monday. Dubbed Video-01, the platform is available to the public even outside of China. It can generate six-second-long videos in a wide range of styles. Video-01 joins the company’s existing AI offerings suc...
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Missing Banking Tycoon Bao Fan Resurfaces, Resigns From All Roles At China Renaissance
After an absence of nearly a year, Bao Fan, the Chinese billionaire banker, has stepped down from all positions within his company, China Renaissance Holdings.
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Israel Goes Unnamed As State From Online Maps In China: Report
The digital maps on Baidu show the demarcations between Israel and the Palestinian territories but don't identify the country by name.
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Alibaba's Ex-CEO Quits Cloud Business In Surprise Move
China's Alibaba Group said on Sunday that Daniel Zhang will step down from its cloud business, in a surprise move just two months after the company announced he would leave his roles as group CEO and chairman to focus on the cloud unit.
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Alibaba, Huawei Unveil New Products, Image Generator as AI Race Heats Up in China
Alibaba Group Holdings and Huawei Technologies Co on Friday showcased new products, including an artificial intelligence (AI) image generator and an AI model upgrade, as Chinese companies jostle for position in the global AI race.
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Alibaba Invites Businesses to Test Its ChatGPT-Like AI Chatbot: Report
Tech giant Alibaba is seeking companies to test its Tongyi Qianwen AI chatbot, business publication STAR Market Daily reported on Friday, joining the rush to emulate the explosive success of ChatGPT.
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Alibaba to Monetise Non-Core Assets, Decide on Control of New Business Units After Breakup
Alibaba Group said on Thursday it will look to monetise non-core assets and consider giving up control of some businesses, as the Chinese tech conglomerate reinvents itself after a regulatory crackdown that wiped 70 percent off its shares.
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Alibaba to Split Into 6 Units as China Vows to Ease Crackdown on Private Sector
Alibaba said the biggest restructuring in its 24-year history would see it split into six units - Cloud Intelligence Group, Taobao Tmall Commerce Group, Local Services Group, Cainiao Smart Logistics Group, Global Digital Commerce Group and Digital Media and Entertainment Group.
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China Acquires 'Golden Shares' in Two Alibaba Units in Bid to Strengthen Control Over Online Content
China has purchased 'golden shares', or minority stakes with special rights, in two of Alibaba's domestic units. Golden shares grant government-backed funds or companies board representation and/or veto rights for key business decisions. Beijing is looking to extend a campaign to strengthen control over online content, and Alibaba has been one of t...
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You Thought China’s Tech Slowdown Was Bad
For the first time in history, China’s two largest technology companies posted a decline in revenue as the nation faces unprecedented growth hurdles and an uncertain outlook. But 2,000 miles away, even bigger challenges await one of Southeast Asia’s biggest companies.
-
Chinese Regulator Publishes List of 30 Data Gathering Algorithms Used by ByteDance, Alibaba, More
China’s Internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China, on Friday published a list of 30 algorithms used by tech firms in the country. The move followed the passing of regulations in March that mandate the disclosure of algorithms used by companies like Weibo, ByteDance, and Taobao. Cyberspace authorities carry out security assessments...
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Alibaba Reportedly Lays Off Around 10,000 Employees in Three Months
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, has fired around 10,000 employees in three months, as per various reports. The company laid off 9,241 employees during the June quarter. Earlier in July, Alibaba announced plans to apply for a primary listing in Hong Kong opening up the firm to a vast pool of mainland China investors for the first time, report...
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Alibaba Said to Cut Over One-Third Deals Team Staff After Regulatory Crackdown
Alibaba is said to reduce its strategic investment team of more than 110 people, mainly based in mainland China, to about 70. The company reportedly plans to cut over a third of staff in its in-house deals team after Beijing's sweeping regulatory crackdown. The job cuts mainly involve mid-level and senior people, informed sources.
