Alibaba buys itself a voice with SCMP purchase

The Chinese e-commerce group's purchase of The South China Morning Post underlines its desire to expand its influence beyond direct commerce – into commentary.

The South China Morning Post has become the latest commodity to change hands, courtesy of Alibaba.

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