In 2003, Alibaba.com launched Taobao.com to compete in the general consumer online auction market against eBay in China. After four years of an intensive and expensive battle, eBay withdrew from China completely. In about 200 words, describe the advantages Alibaba.com might have had over eBay in this new market, then describe the advantages eBay might have had over Alibaba.com. Be sure to include a discussion of lock-in effects where appropriate.