China's record fine against Alibaba spells the end of big tech’s romance with the state
- Written by Michael Keane, Professor of Chinese Digital Media and Culture, Queensland University of Technology
ALEX PLAVEVSKI/EPAChina’s state-run anti-monopoly bureau has tightened its regulations on big tech players, as shown by its recent move against the country’s largest e-commerce company, Alibaba Group.
Alibaba was hit with a record antitrust fine of 18.2 billion yuan (more than A$3.6 billion) over the weekend for supposedly abusing its...





