In China’s takeout wars, Meituan poses major threat to Alibaba's ambitions

In China’s takeout wars, Meituan poses major threat to Alibaba's ambitions

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A year after Alibaba began a new chapter with the departure of founder Jack Ma, the e-commerce giant has found little time for rest as two of its biggest businesses face fresh assaults from younger rivals with ambitious leaders who look much like Ma in his early days.