Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has demonstrated a strategic push into AI and real estate as the new year begins. The company became a key backer for Chinese AI startup MiniMax's upcoming Hong Kong IPO and, with Ant Group, finalized a significant acquisition of Hong Kong property floors from Mandarin Oriental on December 31, 2025. This activity coincides with a January 1, 2026 analysis highlighting Alibaba's robust 2025 financials, including 996B CNY revenue, 130B CNY net income, and a 70.92% EPS surge over 2024, signaling strong underlying business health.