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Over 110K Merchants Contribute to Charity Projects via Ele.me

As of April, over 110,000 merchants on Ele.me, Alibaba Group's on-demand food delivery platform, have participated in charity projects through "Caring Merchant" program, with a total donation amount of nearly 3 million yuan ($425,242) in six months.

Alibaba-backed Charitable Program Benefits 630K Women of Reproductive Age in Four Years

On the occasion of Mother's Day, members from Alibaba Foundation and Amity Foundation, a public fundraising charity, visited Guizhou province to meet with families who have benefited from "Sprouts on Earth" program.

Self-Driving Business of Alibaba’s DAMO Academy Merged into Cainiao

On May 13, Alibaba's research institute DAMO Academy was reported to be undergoing a major organizational restructuring. The autonomous driving laboratory, which has long been unable to generate profits, will be merged into Cainiao, the logistics arm of Alibaba.

Alibaba Cloud Founder Wang Jian to Return to Company with New Title

Wang Jian, the founder of Alibaba Cloud, will return to the cloud computing division of Chinese internet giant Alibaba. His return to the company after a decade and how he will regain prominence in the spotlight are currently under scrutiny.

Cainiao Donates Exercise Books Made from Recycled Shipping Boxes to Rural Students

Cainiao Network, Alibaba Group's logistics arm, distributed 50,000 exercise books made from recycled shipping boxes to nearly 10,000 students in 29 rural primary schools located in rural areas of southwestern China in April.

Alibaba’s Joe Tsai Showcases AI-generated Actress at BEYOND Expo

The third BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo began in China on May 10. During the event, Joe Tsai, executive vice-chairman of Alibaba Group, showcased an AI-generated actress named Leah to demonstrate the potential of AI-generated content.

Taobao Maker Festival: Unearthing China’s Youth Creativity and Championing Small Business Pioneers

"Taobao Maker Festival" offers a venue for young merchants to showcase their potentials. By identifying consumption trends and championing small businesses on the platform, the event could have a significant impact on the retail industry and the economy at large.

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group Unveils Winners of 2023 Global E-commerce Challenge

Talented young minds from universities in China, Spain and Singapore have been hailed as winners of the 2023 Alibaba Global E-commerce Challenge organized by Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (AIDC) after a series of rigorous competitions.

Alibaba Cloud Tests Integration of Qianwen Large-Scale Model into Industrial Robots

Alibaba Cloud engineers are experimenting with integrating the Qianwen large-scale model into industrial robots.

Alibaba Taps Green Technologies Throughout Its Offices to Drive Low-carbon Innovation

Alibaba Group is introducing innovative green technologies across its campuses. The Hangzhou Xixi Campus, global headquarters of Alibaba, is located next to the Xixi National Wetland Park in Hangzhou. This campus boasts a diverse range of species and an abundance of vitality.

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Appointed Honorary Professor at HKU

On April 21, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) announced on its official website that Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and a prominent Chinese business magnate, has been appointed as an honorary professor for three years. His focus will be on education and corporate innovation.

Alibaba’s Cainiao Signs Partnership with World Food Programme to Enhance Response Efficiency

Cainiao Network, Alibaba Group's logistics arm, has entered into a strategic partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), the world's largest humanitarian organization.

Alibaba Inks Cooperation with French Brands to Promote Eco-friendly Development

At the fifth meeting of the China-France Business Council, Alibaba and the world’s largest cosmetics group L'Oréal signed a strategic cooperation agreement to create an innovative "digitalized circular economy model for beauty products".

Alibaba Cloud Unveils New AI Model Tongyi Qianwen

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba, on April 11 unveiled its latest large language model, Tongyi Qianwen. The new AI model will be integrated across Alibaba’s various businesses to improve user experience in the near future.

Alibaba Raises Public Awareness about Autism Community

On World Autism Awareness Day, observed annually on April 2nd, platforms under Alibaba Group introduced various philanthropic activities to enhance public awareness about individuals with autism.

The Entrepreneurial Boom in China Sparked by ChatGPT Welcomes New Members

ChatGPT is sparking an entrepreneurial movement in China, attracting a steady stream of new members. Some of them come from major companies such as Alibaba, Kuaishou, Bytedance, Tencent and others.

Alibaba’s Cainiao to Build Air Cargo Hub in Shenzhen

On April 3, Cainiao, a Chinese logistics company launched by Alibaba, announced a cooperation agreement with Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to jointly build the first national air cargo center for Cainiao international express and introduce more international air cargo routes.