9. What are the potential risks and benefits for U.S. shareholders when investing in Chinese companies with VIE

structures? If the Chinese government liberalizes the rules for foreign investment and allows private companies to directly list on U.S. stock exchanges, then would VIEs still be necessary?

10. With regard to Alibaba Groups partnership structure: What are the possible reasons that Alibaba Groups management insisted on its partnership structure? From an outside shareholders perspective, what are the potential benefits and risks regarding Alibaba Groups

partnership structure?

11. Most IPOs feature share lockup agreements. What is the purpose of IPO lockup agreements? Why is it important for Alibaba Groups shareholders to know about the lockup agreement and when it expires?

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