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The Wall Street Journal Alibaba Rolls Out ‘Instant Commerce’ Feature as China Delivery Battle Heats Up — Alibaba Group has added a new rapid-delivery feature to its shopping platform, the e-commerce giant’s latest attempt to grab a slice of China’s on-demand delivery market from rivals like JD.com and Meituan. China’s Export Orders Plunge, Hit by Trump’s Trade War — Steep U.S. tariffs are starting to squeeze the Chinese economy. An American in Vietnam Tries to Navigate

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