About Us

Alizila is the news hub for Alibaba Group

Alizila is the news hub for Alibaba Group, the world's largest online and mobile commerce company.

The focus of Alizila’s coverage is Alibaba corporate and business unit news, the digital economy and e-commerce industry, and China-specific insights. As journalists, we aim to produce interesting, timely stories with accuracy, integrity and transparency. We provide the behind-the-scenes insights into the people, businesses and innovations that drive Alibaba Group to help our readers better understand the company and the role it plays in China and the world.

For those who are wondering, the Alizila name is a palindrome. To us, it signifies that—backwards and forwards—we provide the “A-to-Z” of information about Alibaba Group.

We encourage you to share this information. All stories, photos, videos and other content posted on Alizila may be republished and re-used free of charge unless otherwise noted.

Our Team

Senior Multimedia Producer

Di (Woody) WU

Di (Woody) Wu is a video director/producer whose skill set includes photography, video shooting, film editing, production management and digital marketing. Prior to joining Alibaba in November 2017, he worked as the video director for a start-up media company focusing on innovation and entrepreneurs. The Yunnan native earned his bachelor's degree in cinema and television from Hong Kong Baptist University. He is based at Alibaba headquarters in Hangzhou, China.

Content Producer

Ivy Yu

Ivy Yu joined the Alizila team as a content producer in 2021. Previously, she was a reporter at CGTN in Beijing where she wrote feature stories on tech and socioeconomics in China. Prior to her journalism career, she studied international relations at New York University and Beijing Foreign Studies University. She is now based at Alibaba headquarters in Hangzhou, China.

Reporter and Content Editor

Elizabeth Utley

Elizabeth Utley joined the Alizila team in 2021, where she edits and writes articles. Previously, she worked as a financial journalist and she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Hong Kong and a Diploma of Communications from SciencesPo, Paris. She is based in Hong Kong.