Jack Ma’s Disappearance From African TV Show Sparks Questions About Alibaba Founder’s Whereabouts

Beleaguered Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, whose recent absence from the spotlight had sparked fervent speculation about his whereabouts, made hisfirst public appearance in nearly three months on Wednesday. The celebrity tech tycoon gave a live video address to a group of Chinese teachers who were receiving accolades during an educational event supported by his philanthropic group, the Jack Ma Foundation, Chinese state media reported.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has made his first public appearance since October after questions swirled about his whereabouts.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefJack Ma, the iconic businessman and co-founder of Alibaba who had been reported by media as missing, made an appearance this week in public, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday.Ma met with 100 rural teachers via a video meeting, Tianmu News, a news portal that belongs to Zhejiang Online, a government-backed news website, reported.The news was also carried by state-owned tabloid, The Global Times.

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Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, famous for hislove of the spotlight, hasn't been seen in public in over two months following Beijing's aggressive crackdown on his Alibaba business empire. The celebrated entrepreneur was slated to appear as a star judge on the season finale of Africa's Business Heroes, a reality TV show created by his own philanthropic organization.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSeveral Western media outlets have reported the disappearance of Jack Ma, China’s most prominent businessman, and co-founder of e-commerce and entertainment giant Alibaba.

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