Why Alibaba Can Expand Faster Than Amazon?

Alibaba, the largest e-commerce player in China, is often compared to the U.S. online retail giant Amazon. However, Alibaba's business model is more akin to that of eBay. It provides the technology infrastructure and marketing reach to businesses, enabling them to leverage the power of Internet and conduct their business online. Alibaba does not have any inventory of its own. Amazon, on the other hand, primarily sells its own merchandise, in addition to providing a marketplace to other players. ...