A Rural Taobao service center, which was co-built by the local government and Alibaba Group Holding, is seen in Xincheng county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The local government struck a deal with Alibaba on Tuesday to develop its rural e-commerce business and set up a delivery network. The county has established 100 county-level Rural Taobao service stations to expand poverty alleviation pilot programs. Photo: CFP