Jack Ma's Return to China: A Rare and Mistrusted Appearance
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Jack Ma, the billionaire founder of Alibaba, made a rare public appearance in Hangzhou, China, visiting the Alibaba-funded Yungu School to discuss the future of education with teachers and students. Ma has kept a low profile since the Chinese government began cracking down on the tech sector, including forcing Ant Group, a financial affiliate of Alibaba, to pull its $37 billion IPO. While Beijing has signaled a softer tone towards businesses, the outlook for the sector remains uncertain, with the government acquiring "golden shares" in household names like Alibaba. The future of Ant Group also remains unclear after Ma relinquished control in January.
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