Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, and other Chinese IT leaders were spotted attending the World Cup final, generating buzz in China.
On July 20, during the FIFA World Cup final held at MetLife Stadium in New York, Jack Ma was seen enjoying the match, as reported by the Chinese tech media outlet Kuai Ke Ji on July 21. Photos of Ma at the event quickly became a topic of discussion on Chinese social media.
Ma watched the final in casual attire, engaging in conversation with friends while enjoying the game. Lenovo Chairman Yang Yuanqing was also present beside him.
Ma's visit to New York had already attracted attention days prior, with some netizens sharing images of him dining at a restaurant in the city. Speculation arose that he was in New York to attend the World Cup final.
Yang Yuanqing was seen taking a commemorative photo with AMD Chairwoman Lisa Su at the stadium.
Additionally, several other prominent figures from Chinese IT companies were reported to have attended the final, including Baidu Chairman Li Yanhong, Didi Chuxing CEO Cheng Wei, TCL Chairman Li Dongsheng, and Midea Group Chairman Fang Hongbo.
Meanwhile, three Chinese companies—Lenovo, Hisense, and Mengniu—officially sponsored this North American World Cup.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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