About Alibaba
Alibaba provides the digital infrastructure and promotional channels that let merchants, brands and retailers connect with buyers, both inside China and in markets overseas. It is widely known for its consumer marketplaces Taobao and Tmall, as well as business-to-business trading sites like 1688.com and Alibaba.com that link suppliers with buyers at scale.
The group's activities are split into several areas, covering domestic and international commerce, local services, logistics through Cainiao, cloud computing, digital media, and a set of newer ventures. Beyond its core marketplaces, it runs global shopping sites such as AliExpress, Lazada, Trendyol and Daraz, plus Freshippo for groceries and Tmall Global for imported products. It earns money from advertising tools under Alimama, computing and storage services through Alibaba Cloud, and everyday services like Ele.me, Koubei and Fliggy. Its broader portfolio also includes Youku, Quark, Alibaba Pictures, the Amap mapping app, DingTalk, the Tmall Genie speaker, and the Qwen chatbot.
Alibaba was established in 1999 and has its main offices in Hangzhou, China. Its shares trade under the ticker BABA.