China wants Alibaba to shed media properties including South China Morning Post

China wants Alibaba to shed media properties including South China Morning Post

REUTERS/Aly Song

The Chinese government wants Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to sell some of its media assets, including the South China Morning Post, because of growing concerns about the technology giant’s influence over public opinion in the country, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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