The question is whether anyone will pay for the struggling Internet giant.
The newspaper said in a story on its website that the purchase price is not being disclosed.
Alibaba's Jack Ma bought the paper for an undisclosed amount.
Many of Yahoo's 10,700 employees may also be fretting about their job security
The two also discussed climate change and government incentives for young entrepreneurs.
"For people living in remote areas, Internet shopping is a lifeline to the outside world -- a way to access a host of products that would never be seen where they live."