From gender imbalance to the productivity gap, titles selected by judges offer practical solutions

FT & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award

Lessons from the turmoil of the past, present and future

FT & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award

Consortium backed by Jack Ma and led by Shanghai Giant Network Technology buys unit

Andrew Hill picks his books of the year so far

The company has hopes of helping China’s legal system to step into the internet age and become more complete

Ecommerce group chairman’s comments unlikely to be welcomed by luxury goods industry

A tale of high emotions and animosity between brand owners and the world’s largest online platform

Sale of least $7.9bn of holdings in Chinese ecommerce giant will raise funds and reduce debt

US regulator also concerned about related party transactions

A portrait of the Chinese ecommerce giant finds a template for success in the bustling markets of Hangzhou

Deal to develop game in the country, announced at Hong Kong Sevens, follows surging investment in football

Big deals have raised the profile of the sport but will it become profitable for investors?

Second investment round would make Alibaba affiliate one of world’s most valuable private tech groups

Alibaba billionaire’s Ant Financial poised to buy into Chinese business magazine

Media group receives ‘indications of interest’ from potential partners

A timely guide to taking stock of your skills and future career with tips and exercises