Alibaba's Jack Ma Yun, never a stranger to the spotlight, was a major headline producer in 2018. In September, he announced his decision to step back from the management of the e-commerce giant -- the subject of the Nikkei Asian Review's most popular story of the year. In November, China's official media revealed that Ma is a member of the Communist Party.
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Nikkei Asian Review's 10 most popular stories of 2018
The career and retirement of Alibaba's Jack Ma captivated readers
