SAN FRANCISCO — After years of mortifying missteps , Yahoo Inc. finally has something to boast about: a multibillion-dollar windfall from a savvy investment in China. (here is more…) Related items Yahoo's $7.1B deal with Alibaba offers ray of hope Yahoo and Alibaba Come to a Compromise Over Shares China …
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eBay's ecommerce unit GSI Commerce has entered into a partnership with Fireswirl Technologies to help GSI's clients enter China. Fireswirl helps brands operate online stores in China, including flagship stores on Alibaba's Taobao Mall, the leading Chinese business-to-consumer online retail website. (read on….) Related items Fireswirl and GSI Commerce Announce …
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