"...Overall, the deal between Alibaba and Ford looks encouraging, as both corporations are likely to gain from the collaboration. Thus, Ford will get a viable partner to push into the Chinese market, which is crucial in light of its new strategy. Hence, as the automaker is going to redeploy a significant amount of resources into EVs, it seems logical to have a comprehensive way to sell the vehicles in the biggest auto market. As for Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant will have a partner with traditional automotive capabilities and large exposure to different markets, which is likely to help the company improve its own automotive strategy. Moreover, if Alipay is chosen as a way to finance the car deals, Alibaba also will gain from this segment..."
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