In a case that has cast a rare spotlight on workplace harassment in China, a former employee of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has accused her then-manager of trying to rape her on a business trip last year.

Ex-boss should be charged with rape, says former Alibaba employee

Cyber Monday sales were on course to bring in a record $9.2 billion, according to evening estimates, building on a bumper Black Friday weekend for US retailers driven by earlier-than-usual promotions and free shipping.

US Cyber Monday sales to hit record $9.2 billion

Alibaba Group's Hong Kong shares closed its first trading session up 6.6 per cent from the issue price after this year's largest stock sale. Shares worth HK$13.99 billion were traded, according to Refinitiv data, making it the third-biggest debut on record for the Hong Kong market.

Alibaba's Hong Kong shares rise 6.6% on debut in heavy volume

The deal will give Walmart access to JD.Com's online traffic and expand its reach into the Chinese market

Wal-Mart to sell its China e-biz to JD.com for 5% stake