Insights from China: Alibaba Invests in STO Express, Accelerating the Logistics Race

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In our weekly series Insights from China, we examine issues that affect international brands and retailers in China. We cover areas such as policy, consumer behavior, consumer sentiment, government regulations and the competitive landscape — as they affect the business operations and future outlook. 

This week, we look at Alibaba’s recent investments in courier company STO Express and how the logistics race in China has stepped up.