Alibaba chairman Jack Ma is due to step down from the e-commerce giant on Tuesday, marking the end of an era for the firm.
He co-founded Alibaba in 1999 and it has become one of the world's biggest internet firms.
Mr Ma's success and colourful style has made him one of China's most recognisable businessmen.
Daniel Zhang, currently Alibaba's chief executive, will replace him as executive chairman.
Alibaba begins new era as founder Jack Ma departs
He co-founded Alibaba in 1999 and it has become one of the world's biggest internet firms.
Mr Ma's success and colourful style has made him one of China's most recognisable businessmen.
Daniel Zhang, currently Alibaba's chief executive, will replace him as executive chairman.
Alibaba begins new era as founder Jack Ma departs