What happened Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) has had an eventful few months since its billionaire founder Jack Ma made a speech in October that the Chinese government didn't appreciate. The stock has slid 20% since then, but it reversed that trend today with a gain of more than 4% as of 3:30 p.m. EST. Image source: Getty Images. So what On top of the domestic troubles the company founder is having, the U.S. government has indicated it may require the delisting of some Chinese companies with ties to China's military and security services. Alibaba and internet giant Tencent Holdings (OTC: TCEHY) have since been on investors' radar as potentially being included in that ban. But the latest list of companies tied to China's military doesn't include the two companies, according to a StreetInsider report citing Bloomberg. Now what Many of China's technology companies have been in the bull's-eye of the outgoing U.S. administration in its battle with Chinese leaders. But every equity investment contains risk, the reasons for which will vary. International investments have some unique risks of their own. Those risks should be part of any decision when buying or selling. In an interview today on CNBC, renowned investor Bill Miller said he thought the recent dip in Alibaba is a buying opportunity. While this type of macro news will move shares, long-term investors should focus on the business itself, and be sure to size any investment accordingly with the inherent risks. 10 stocks we like better than Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.When investing geniuses David and Tom Gardner have a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, the newsletter they have run for over a decade, Motley Fool Stock Advisor, has tripled the market.* David and Tom just revealed what they believe are the ten best stocks for investors to buy right now... and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. wasn't one of them! That's right -- they think these 10 stocks are even better buys. See the 10 stocks *Stock Advisor returns as of November 20, 2020 Howard Smith has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool owns shares of and recommends Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Tencent Holdings. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.Source