Alibaba's recent split into six business units has been attributed to Jack Ma, who has been in exile for nearly a year. 

But how exactly did he orchestrate this strategic move? What does this say about his continued involvement with the company, even after stepping down as chairman of the Alibaba empire he built? 

From regulatory challenges to global expansion strategies, the key issues facing Alibaba to how the company is navigating this rapidly changing landscape, Lynlee Foo speaks with Jing Yang, Senior Correspondent at the Wall Street Journal, to gain insights into Alibaba's recent developments and their implications for the tech industry in China. 

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)