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Alibaba is pouring more cash into AI and cloud infrastructure than any prior quarter. Capital expenditure for the three months ended 30 June 2026 rose 75% year-over-year to Alibaba's Q1 FY2027 capex: RMB67.68 billion (US$9.975 billion), up 75% YoY from RMB38.68 billion
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