By John Glenday

Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba has introduced a new sales category for consumers who already have everything they want but cannot conceive, sperm.

The unconventional stock item has been driven by growing infertility and a declining birth rate which has sparked growing interest in sperm banks, leading to a three-day promotion for seven such sites on its daily deals platform.

Following advertisement of a £516 subsidy more than 22,000 men agreed to register as donors online and attend a physical check-up to populate the banks amidst a nationwide shortage. Potential donors are assessed on intelligence and good features when applying, attributes which are Read full story ›

Source: The Drum