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Strategies & Market Trends : 2026 TeoTwawKi ... 2032 Darkest Interregnum -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: TobagoJack who wrote (218586)	12/19/2025 10:55:21 AM
From: carranza2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 218857

lol! Who said Ma had been jailed? Not me. Lai will spend his life in jail for a political non-crime. Sorry, Jay, you can’t polish a fat stinking turd. And as far as vaunted economic freedom, here is a bit on Ali Baba and CCP: Alibaba Group and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Alibaba, founded by Jack Ma in 1999, operates as one of China’s largest private tech companies but maintains deep ties to the CCP and government, reflecting the party’s influence over major private enterprises. Key Aspects of the Relationship • CCP Membership and Internal Structures — Jack Ma has been a CCP member since the 1980s (confirmed by state media in 2018). Alibaba established a CCP committee early on (around 2000), and by the 2010s–2020s, it expanded these, including in its Beijing headquarters (2021). The company has thousands of CCP member employees and a dedicated party secretary, aligning with Beijing’s push for party integration in private firms. • Government Ownership and Influence — Chinese state-owned enterprises hold stakes in over a dozen Alibaba subsidiaries (disclosed in 2024 filings), including “golden shares” (typically 1%) in key units like content platforms (e.g., Youku). These give the government veto rights over decisions. Minor stakes exist in low-revenue areas, but they extend CCP oversight, especially on content and data. • Collaborations and Projects — Alibaba developed the “Xuexi Qiangguo” app (2019), a major CCP propaganda tool for studying Xi Jinping Thought. It has partnered on rural e-commerce initiatives and other government-backed programs. The 2020–2023 Regulatory Crackdown Tensions peaked after Jack Ma’s 2020 speech criticizing regulators: • Ant Group’s $37 billion IPO was halted. • Alibaba faced a record $2.8 billion antitrust fine. • Ant was restructured as a financial holding company, with Ma ceding control (2023). This formed part of a broader tech sector crackdown to curb perceived excesses and assert CCP control. Ma largely disappeared from public view (2020–2023), focusing on low-profile activities. Recent Developments (as of late 2025) • The crackdown has eased, with signals of support for private tech amid economic challenges. • In February 2025, Ma attended a high-profile symposium with President Xi Jinping and other tech leaders (e.g., from Tencent, BYD), interpreted as a sign of rehabilitation. • By September 2025, Ma returned to Alibaba’s campuses, actively influencing strategy (e.g., AI investments, aggressive subsidies in e-commerce), though without an official executive role. • Alibaba has pivoted strongly to AI, positioning itself as a leader in China’s tech rivalry with the US. However, concerns persist internationally: • US accusations (2025) claim Alibaba aids Chinese military operations. • Potential additions to Pentagon lists of “Chinese military companies.” • Scrutiny over its role in global events (e.g., 2028 LA Olympics). Overall, Alibaba exemplifies the CCP’s model for private enterprises: innovation and growth under party guidance and oversight. While the relationship has had turbulent periods, recent signs point to renewed alignment and support from Beijing.