Alibaba, China’s largest online retailer, has reported record-breaking profits in its latest earnings report, despite facing increased regulatory scrutiny from Chinese authorities. The company’s revenue for the quarter ending in June 2021 was ¥205.7 billion ($31.8 billion), a 34% increase compared to the same period last year.

Alibaba’s success is partly attributed to its online shopping platforms, which have become increasingly popular in China due to the pandemic. However, the company has also faced regulatory challenges in recent months, including a record $2.8 billion fine for antitrust violations and increased scrutiny over its data privacy practices.

Despite these challenges, Alibaba’s leadership remains optimistic about the company’s future growth prospects. In a statement accompanying the earnings report, Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang highlighted the company’s investments in cloud computing, digital entertainment, and logistics as key drivers of future success.

Investors also appear to be confident in Alibaba’s future, with the company’s stock price increasing by 5% following the earnings report. However, the regulatory challenges facing Alibaba and other Chinese tech giants are expected to continue, creating uncertainty for investors and the broader business community.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.