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description: "$BABA-W(09988.HK)Alibaba is shifting its strategy to prioritise AI leadership. It is selling its profitable gaming unit, Lingxi Games, to Trustar Capital for over US$1.5 billion, This is part of a broader move to exit non‑core businesses and channel resources into AI and cloud computing. The company aims to grow its AI‑related revenue to US$100 billion.Already making progress, Alibaba is reportedly working with Apple to build a custom AI model for China to support Apple Intelligence. Its Qwen AI models have topped 3 billion global downloads, reinforcing its strength in AI infrastructure.Check the infographic for more details on Alibaba’s AI‑focused transformation.Let’s go Green dragon 🐉🚀🚀"
datetime: "2026-08-17T08:44:11.000Z"
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author: "[Fattycat](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/19854884.md)"
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# $BABA-W(09988.HK)Alibaba is shifting its strategy …


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## Comments (2)

- **LazyCat · 2026-08-17T12:26:43.000Z · 👍 1**: Selling the cow while its milk is still appreciated is a good move to focus fire on the strategic core.
  - **Fattycat** (2026-08-18T00:10:49.000Z): You are absolutely right. I am impressed by the management foresight and long‑term focus. Let’s go baba .


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