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May 2023
20m 21s

Alibaba’s Big Break up and the Return of...

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
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Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and one of China’s most prominent businessmen, has recently returned to China after spending two years maintaining a low profile abroad. This event has not only reignited interest in Ma’s activities but also coincides with a series of important changes within the Alibaba Group. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss Jack Ma’s ... Show More
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