Ma founded China 's first Internet - based company in 1995 . He was also head of the information department of the CIECC . Since 1999 he has been at the head of the Internet Group . He is considered one of the most important people on the Web .
Ma founded China 's first Internet-based company in 1995 . He was also head of the information department of the CIECC . Since 1999 he has been at the head of the Alibaba Group . He is considered one of the most important figures on the Web .