Core Insights - Alibaba's logistics arm, Cainiao, has fully acquired the cross-border logistics company, DExpress, marking a significant move in its cross-border logistics strategy [3][5] - DExpress, under the full ownership of Cainiao, operates as a comprehensive service provider in the global cross-border e-commerce supply chain, with over 8,000 employees and more than 100 branches worldwide [4][5] Group 1 - Cainiao has continuously increased its investment in Shenzhen DExpress Information Technology Co., Ltd. over the past year, culminating in a 100% stake acquisition on November 18 [3] - DExpress Information Technology holds 100% of Shenzhen DExpress Express Co., Ltd., with Cainiao's Vice President, Xiong Wei, appointed as the director and legal representative [3][4] Group 2 - The acquisition of DExpress is a key initiative for Cainiao to enhance its cross-border logistics capabilities [5] - Recently, Cainiao launched a dedicated cross-border small package service to Africa, covering eight countries initially, including Morocco, Ghana, and Nigeria, with plans to expand to South Africa and Egypt by the end of December [5]