Tue Jul 01 11:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Alibaba Backtracks on Restructuring, Merges Ele.me and Fliggy into E-Commerce Core

**HONG KONG** – Alibaba Group is reversing course on a significant restructuring plan announced in 2023, opting instead for a more focused approach centered on its core e-commerce operations. In a move announced internally on Monday, Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu revealed the merger of food delivery platform Ele.me and online travel platform Fliggy into the company’s China e-commerce business group.

The move, described by Wu in an internal letter as a “strategic upgrade,” signifies a shift from a broad restructuring aimed at decentralization to a strategy prioritizing rapid fulfillment and a broader consumer platform. The merger aims to streamline operations and leverage synergies between the food delivery and travel sectors within Alibaba’s existing e-commerce infrastructure.

This latest development comes amidst reports that the former CEO of Ele.me is facing a police corruption probe, though Alibaba has not directly linked the restructuring changes to this investigation. The company’s revised strategy signals a renewed focus on its core strengths as it navigates a challenging economic landscape in China.

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