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Jack Ma, founder and chairman of Alibaba.com, waves to the press at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, 06 November 2007. Shares in Chinese online marketplace Alibaba.com opened 06 November to huge demand in Hong Kong rising 124 percent from the initial public offering (IPO) price in early trading. AFP PHOTO/MIKE CLARKE