Alibaba; no I’m not talking about the folklore Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Rather, I am talking about the online shopping site where you can get anything under the sun.
This business — similar to Amazon — was founded in Hangzhou by billionaire Jack Ma (the guy who ate Maggi Mee for lunch) in 1999.
Last month, CNBC International uploaded a video about Alibaba on social media.
Advertisements
Here is the video:
What is Alibaba? | CNBC Explains
Alibaba is the first non-American company to be valued at more than $400 billion. Here's how it got there.
Posted by CNBC International on Friday, 22 September 2017
It is about 4 minutes long but I urge you to watch it.
So any thoughts?
The host talks and praises Alibaba’s success over the years and yadah yadah yadah, but what caught my attention was the backdrop of the video.
It looks awfully similar to a place we all know of.
Look at this:
The video talks about Alibaba, a company that was founded in China.
The backdrop has no link whatsoever to what the host was saying.
Advertisements
Oh wait, is there?
Looking at the screengrabs, it was filmed in our very own backyard, Chinatown.
How original?
The subtlety…well, it’s not subtle after all.
The heavy Chinese motifs — the color red, Chinese signage, and lanterns were heavily used as if they expect the viewers to believe it was filmed in China.
Many people from the west assume that Singapore is in China (I even have friends from Europe who thought Singapore is off the coast of China); it doesn’t help break this archaic stereotype when a reputable media company as CNBC International pulls this kind of stunt.
Advertisements
If you’re not convinced it is Singapore, look at what the host is paying with!
10 SING DOLLARS.
I can recognise that red note from a mile away.
Netizens were also less than pleased with the video
To top it off, one netizen noticed an inaccurate report in the video.
The last time we checked, planet Earth has only 195 countries.
Advertisements
It isn’t the first time (and I am sure it won’t be the last) Singapore is mistaken to be part of China.
In 2014, Hilton Worldwide posted a tweet, thinking Singapore is in Shanghai:
They were quick to correct their mistake after Singapore’s Changi Airport’s Twitter account called them out.
I don’t know about you, but I’m way past being angry. Instead I find it laughable, as it only reflects their ignorance.
All in all, the video was poorly executed and it overshadows Alibaba’s success and achievements.
CNBC, please sort this out.
Always bored during your commute to and fro work or school? Here’s the best solution: download our app for new articles, Facebook videos and YouTube videos that are updated daily…and most importantly, exclusive contents that are only available in our app! It’s your perfect companion for your daily commute!
Advertisements
Click Here to Download the App!
This article was first published on goodyfeed.com
Read Also
- It’s Revealed That Jack Ma, A Billionaire, Has Been Eating Like This for 18 Years
- Jack Ma Became a Michael Jackson for Alibaba’s Anniversary
- Alibaba’s Tmall is Coming to S’pore. Here Are 7 Things You Should Know
Do you love writing? Do you want a platform to showcase your works? Goody Feed is looking for part-time writers to join the team! Click here to find out more!
Featured Image: CNBC International Facebook
These five GRCs could see the tightest battle in GE2025; here’s why:
Read Also:
- Trump Exempts Electronics from 125% China Tariffs, Sparing Smartphones and Computers
- Elderly Charity Shop Owner Baffled by Over 50 Boxes of Mystery Donation Blocking Store Entrance
- DNA from Two Men Discovered on Murdered Singaporean Woman’s Clothing as Court Orders Comparison with Main Suspect
- Former Police Officer Convicted in Fatal Maid Abuse Case That Left Victim Weighing Just 24kg
- Teen Arrested in Johor for Selling AI-Generated Fake Nudes of School Peers for RM2 Each
