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Jack Ma
Jack Ma Yun, born in 1964, is a famous Chinese Internet entrepreneur and founder of Alibaba, Taobao and Alipay, three of China's leading e-commerce firms.
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Born
10 Sep 1964
Industry
Technology, Business
Job Title
Businessman
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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