NEW YORK -- Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding continues to defy trade tensions and a cooling economy, as sales surged 40% in the July-September quarter.
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NEW YORK -- Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding continues to defy trade tensions and a cooling economy, as sales surged 40% in the July-September quarter.