{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/35669120-6056-4c38-8f33-80df7112e8df/00fe279b-d332-4f0e-a4ef-2e36363d805a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The mysterious disappearance of Chinese billionaire Jack Ma","description":"<p>Alibaba Group founder and billionaire Jack Ma has emerged into the public for the first time since disappearing in October last year.&nbsp;Growing scrutiny of his business plans has fuelled speculation that his absence is part of a broader crackdown by the Chinese government.&nbsp;Where has he been? And what does his disappearance mean for the future of Chinese business?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: <a href=\"https://www.thetimes.co.uk/subscribe/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=podcastsubs&amp;utm_content=storiesofourtimes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Guests:&nbsp;Philip Sherwell, Asia correspondent, The Sunday Times.</p><p><br></p><p>Host:&nbsp;David Aaronovitch.</p><p><br></p><p>Clips used: CBC, ABC, CNBC, World Economic Forum, Alibaba Group, CBS, ITV, Financial Times, CNA Insider.</p>","author_name":"The Times"}