Microsoft's overtures to Yahoo are aimed at Alibaba

Yahoo! doesn't have much that Microsoft really needs. I believe Microsoft's interest in Yahoo! is actually aimed at Alibaba. Yahoo! controls 40% of Alibaba’s shares, making it the largest shareholder. If Microsoft, with its influence, were to replicate Alibaba's business ecosystem model globally, it could have an incalculable impact on the world.

The Microsoft-Yahoo! acquisition case that has shaken the global financial community is a major merger that will change the landscape of the internet. Most analyses suggest that Microsoft's acquisition aims to significantly enhance its ability to compete with Google after "swallowing" Yahoo!, addressing its shortcomings in internet strategy, and the high premium reflects Microsoft's urgent desire to transition towards network services. However, through Bill Gates' glasses, I see his covetousness for Alibaba.

Clearly, investors seem to believe that this acquisition will not bring...