Alibaba has integrated its domestic B2B platform 1688 with Alibaba International Station under a single operational structure led by Zhang Kuo; former 1688 head Yu Yong will be reassigned within the group. The move aims to use AI to leverage China’s

2026-09-08

Alibaba has integrated its domestic B2B platform 1688 with Alibaba International Station under a single operational structure led by Zhang Kuo; former 1688 head Yu Yong will be reassigned within the group. The move aims to use AI to leverage China’s domestic supply‑chain strengths and connect domestic and cross‑border wholesale markets to expand merchant business opportunities. Both platforms are part of Alibaba’s Global Wholesale segment in the group’s Aug. 20 financial report.