Taobao

Alibaba takes major step to link Taobao shopping to main AI app

The project is in early trial stages, and aims to develop a rocket that can carry up to ten tonnes of cargo in a 120 cubic metre container, says rocket maker Space Epoch.

China’s Taobao working with startup on deliveries by reusable rocket

The iPhone 15 launch came at a time of slowing sales for Apple in China where it faces rising competitive pressure from domestic rivals like Huawei and Xiaomi.

Chinese retailers further discount iPhone 15

The valuation of the Suning stake is far smaller than the US$4.6 billion the Alibaba's Taobao paid for it in 2015, representing a roughly 90 per cent loss.

Taobao China Software to sell Suning.com stake to Alibaba affiliate

Taobao's 12.12 shopping festival, held annually on Dec 12 since 2012, was the less-celebrated sister of November’s Singles Day sales festival.

Facing gloomy China consumers, Alibaba’s Taobao replaces Dec 12 shopping spree with new event

Analysts say the iPhone 15 has not been selling as well in China as its predecessor.

Chinese retailers offer deep iPhone 15 discounts

China has long been a major exporter of a host of consumer products, but this latest export trend, of its e-commerce marketplace dynamics to the rest of the world, has shaken up online shopping globally.

China’s e-commerce discount race to the bottom puts incumbents under pressure

 Alibaba has made AI development a priority as a flurry of investments and talent have entered the burgeoning sector following the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Alibaba vows ‘historic’ investment in Taobao and content

US-listed shares in Alibaba were trading 2 per cent lower before the bell.

Alibaba quarterly revenue misses expectations as spending slows

In recent years, pre-sales were headlined by Li Jiaqi and Viya, known respectively as China’s livestreaming sales king and queen who sold everything from lipstick to rocket launchers on Taobao Live, Alibaba’s livestreaming channel.

A Singles Day without livestream superhosts leaves Alibaba in a quandary