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During a 1995 trip to the United States, Jack Ma was introduced to the Internet, a discovery that significantly altered his trajectory. Recognizing the Internet’s potential to bridge China with the world, he envisioned platforms that could provide China with vital information. His initial attempts to tap into this nascent technology—such as a Yellow Pages company—met resistance from local authorities and fierce competition, teaching him the harsh realities of entrepreneurship.