Bengaluru/Beijing, February 24, 2025 – Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba (9988.HK) announced on Monday plans to invest at least 380 billion yuan ($52.44 billion) in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure over the next three years.
This bold move exceeds the company’s total spending in AI and cloud computing over the past decade and underscores its ambition to lead China’s fast-evolving technology landscape.
During its latest quarterly earnings announcement, Alibaba reported revenue of 280.15 billion yuan for the three months ended December 31—slightly ahead of analysts' estimates. The massive investment is part of Alibaba’s broader strategy to capitalize on growing opportunities in AI and cloud services, as it seeks to maintain a competitive edge amid increasing market pressures.
Investors have responded positively to the news, with Alibaba’s stock rising more than 68% this year as the company positions itself as a frontrunner in China’s AI race. Strategic business deals and technological advancements are expected to further bolster the company’s market leadership.
Alibaba’s investment comes at a time when other Chinese tech giants are also ramping up their spending on AI. For instance, ByteDance—the parent company of TikTok—has earmarked over 150 billion yuan in capital expenditure for this year, much of which will be directed towards AI innovation.
As Alibaba prepares to deploy its substantial new funding, industry watchers will be keen to see how this infusion of capital transforms its cloud computing capabilities and drives further breakthroughs in AI technology.
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