| But a blunt speech, an ongoing investigation and controversial remarks about work ethics have put Mr Ma's standing at stake | This was only during his education! What followed was a 20-minute roasting of anachronistic government regulation that would suffocate innovation in China |
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| It was then that Jack Ma was first introduced to the Internet and Computers | Many countries, particularly in the West, already view China and its businesses as existential threats worthy of — tensions that stem from fears that Chinese corporations all operate at the behest of the Communist Party |
But it also appears to be putting his business empire — and Ma himself — at enormous risk.
| His companies have clashed with a raft of powerful entities-from state-backed giants to industry regulators-many of whom are now homing in on his empire | He was eventually on corruption charges |
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| The comments generated backlash online, especially from the younger generation, with some netizens now calling him "evil capitalist" and "bloodsucker" | The cause of her death was not disclosed, but it reignited debate on which refers to staff working from 9:00am to 9:00pm, six days a week |
Time and time again, he emerged from the scuffles stronger.
| Mr Ma is a symbol of success and aspiration in China | Shout out your thoughts and comments about this business tycoon below |
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| He sang with celebrities, starred in blockbuster movies and was painted by top Chinese artists | On a daily basis we come across a lot of strangers but we seek , and what sets them apart is the stories that they have to tell |
Computers were pretty rare in China then, given the high costs associated with them and Internet or E-mails were non-existent.
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