Alibaba's 3-year antitrust 'rectification' is over, Beijing says

Regulator vows 'solid protection' for e-commerce giant to enhance competitiveness

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Beijing in 2021 slapped Alibaba with a record 18 billion yuan antitrust fine after a probe found the e-commerce giant had abused its dominant market position. © AP

CISSY ZHOU, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- Alibaba Group's three-year process of "rectifying" its monopolistic practices is over, the Chinese government said on Friday, signaling a more supportive stance by the government toward the private sector in hopes of revitalizing sluggish economic growth.

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