The logo of the Alibaba office building is seen in downtown Huangpu District in Shanghai, China, June 16, 2023. Alibaba Group said in a surprise announcement Tuesday Eddie Wu will succeed Daniel Zhang as its chief executive, a move that will free Zhang to focus on the company's cloud intelligence business. "As everyone is well aware, the development of core technologies such as cloud computing, big data and AI will lead to a tremendous transformation of our society and is of utmost strategic significance," Zhang said in an internal memo to Alibaba staff. "Cloud Intelligence Group is now full speed ahead on its spin-off plans and we are approaching a crucial stage of the process, so it is the right time for me to dedicate my full attention and time to the business," he added. Alibaba shares pared losses after the announcement and were trading down 1% in Hong Kong on Tuesday afternoon.

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Persons: Eddie Wu, Daniel Zhang, Zhang Organizations: Alibaba, Cloud Intelligence Group Locations: Huangpu District, Shanghai, China, Beijing, Hong Kong