Alibaba's B2B business 1688 is connected to Alibaba International Website, and Zhang Kuo is responsible for the overall operation. Yu Yong, the former head of 1688, will have another appointment within the Ali Group. The move is driven by AI technology to integrate domestic supply chain advantages, open up domestic and international markets, and bring greater business opportunities to merchants. 1688 and Alibaba International Website are Alibaba's two earliest B2B businesses. They are responsible for domestic trade wholesale and cross-border wholesale respectively. Both have been established for more than 20 years. Previously, in the financial report released by Alibaba on August 20, Alibaba's e-commerce was divided into 4 business segments. Among them, the global wholesale sector included 1688 and Alibaba's international website.

Alibaba's B2B business 1688 is connected to Alibaba International Website, and Zhang Kuo is responsible for the overall operation. Yu Yong, the former head of 1688, will have another appointment within the Ali Group. The move is driven by AI technology to integrate domestic supply chain advantages, open up domestic and international markets, and bring greater business opportunities to merchants. 1688 and Alibaba International Website are Alibaba's two earliest B2B businesses. They are responsible for domestic trade wholesale and cross-border wholesale respectively. Both have been established for more than 20 years. Previously, in the financial report released by Alibaba on August 20, Alibaba's e-commerce was divided into 4 business segments. Among them, the global wholesale sector included 1688 and Alibaba's international website.