Alibaba bets on Jack Ma protege to reverse slowdown

CEO Zhang seen losing clout in sweeping leadership and organizational changes

20211208N Alibaba HQ

China's e-commerce giant is experiencing its lowest growth ever, prompting it to make big changes. © Reuters

NAOKI MATSUDA, Nikkei staff writer

SHANGHAI -- Alibaba Group Holding looks to usher in a new era of expansion with a former student of founder Jack Ma in charge of its all-important Chinese e-commerce operations.

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