<human>:  Why is the Chinese company Alibaba called Alibaba?
<bot>: Alibaba is a Chinese word that means “foreign lands” or “seas far away”. Alibaba is a company that was founded in 1999 by Jack Ma and his business partners. They created the company to help small businesses sell their products around the world. Alibaba is a global e-commerce platform that connects businesses and consumers through a variety of online marketplaces.