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EPISODE · May 8, 2023 · 20 MIN

Alibaba’s Big Break up and the Return of Jack Ma

from Down to Business English · host Skip Montreux

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 return to China and Alibaba's restructuring. Why was Jack Ma keeping a low profile over the past two years? What are the details behind Alibaba’s restructuring? What prompted Softbank to sell off their position in Alibaba? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more. Visit Apple Podcasts to subscribe to Down to Business English, rate the show, and leave a comment. Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at [email protected] Follow Skip & Dez Skip Montreux on Linkedin Skip Montreux on Instagram Skip Montreux on Twitter Skip Montreux on Facebook Dez Morgan on Twitter RSS Feed

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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 return to China and Alibaba’s restructuring. Why was Jack Ma keeping a low profile over the past two years? What are the details behind Alibaba’s restructuring? What prompted Softbank to sell off their position in Alibaba? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and expand your range of business English words and phrases.

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