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Dominic Khoo Wins Misrepresentation Case Against Innovest Affiliated Company, MCA and Others

The world’s largest luxury watch investment vehicle – WatchFund’s founder Dominic Khoo wins misrepresentation charges against all four Hong Kong businessmen and company MCA

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2024 – Dominic Khoo, founder of WatchFund, a multi-award-winning alternative investment firm, has won the misrepresentation trial against the plaintiffs in court.

On 30 April 2024, after a trial spanning 12 days, the Singapore High Court dismissed the claims of fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation made by Plaintiffs Ben Wong, Liew Edmund Ket Vui, Wong Tim Fuk Gary, Wong Nga Kok (aka Jacob Wong) and finance company MCA, against Dominic Khoo and WatchFund Hong Kong (a company that worked exclusively with Innovest an affiliate of MCA), in respect of investment agreements signed between September 2018 and August 2019.

Despite the evidence of witnesses such as Wong Ben, Liew Edmund Ket Vui, Wong Nga Kok, Yung Choi Ha as well as the affiliates of Innovest / MCA (the HK companies which liaised with Watchfund HK), such as Fung Ka Lok Adams (aka Jowin Fung), Wong Yan Kei Christine, Yu Lok Man (aka Leon Yu), the Singapore High Court disbelieved their evidence. The Court found that they “could not have relied on Mr. Dominic Khoo’s Oral Representations because Mr. Dominic Khoo had only met them after they executed their Disputed IAs”. Most importantly, the plaintiffs have “produced no evidence to demonstrate the falsity of the representations that underlie their case”. It was also determined that Mr. Khoo did not make false representations of fact, nor did the plaintiffs suffer damage as a result of any alleged misrepresentations. Mr. Khoo successfully defended these claims with his lawyers, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP led by Mr. Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim.

Mr. Khoo said, “We are delighted to have been proven to be innocent and cleared of all charges of misrepresentation. We have been trusted as a steward for our investors as a fund manager with unparalleled expertise for this asset class that has outperformed other alternative investments over the past 10 years.”

Mr. Khoo added, “A longtime client of WatchFund said 4 years and $600-800k in expenses is a long time and a lot of money to prove principles! I agree with American poet Bill Bernbach, when he said that “It’s not a principle until it costs you money.”

Mr. Khoo’s triumph in today’s legal proceedings, where he prevailed against allegations of misrepresentation, unequivocally validates his integrity, and reinforces his commitment to truth and fairness in all his dealings.

WatchFund has been featured in Bloomberg, The New York Times, Forbes, Financial Times and other international media for its alternative investment model and returns leveraging luxury timepieces.

WatchFund’s fully aligned investor model backs its unique proposition – giving investors up to double collateral based on the timepieces they hold as their investment grows. The firm’s notable clients include Ultra High-Net Worth individuals, International Celebrities as well as Royalty, who have commended WatchFund for delivering consistently strong returns, even amid economic uncertainty.

Spearheading WatchFund is Dominic Khoo, the firm’s founder and one of Asia’s few certified watch experts. Khoo started his formal training as a watch expert in 2006 with the world’s biggest watch auction house Antiquorum, and is now shareholder of Swiss watch manufactures, luxury distributors, retail shops and other end-customer focused businesses in the same sphere.

Prior to alternative investments, Dominic was a renowned professional photographer and was nominated, alongside his idol, Annie Leibovitz, for Asia Pacific Photographer of the Year. He was also the youngest recipient of Singapore National Heritage Board’s “Patron of Heritage” award, and initiated the charity project “Pure” in 2007 that raised S$300,000 in donations that were given to beneficiaries in full, without donors having to cover costs.
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Revolutionizing Racing and Trading: AlphaX Teams Up with F2 Sensation Enzo Fittipaldi

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 May 2024 – AlphaX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange dedicated to shaping the future of trading, proudly announces its groundbreaking partnership with Formula 2 (F2) driver Enzo Fittipaldi. This collaboration marks an exciting convergence of high-speed racing and cutting-edge trading technology, aiming for the shared goal of Speed, Innovation, Winning the Future.
Founded on transparency and innovation, AlphaX provides a range of trading solutions for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. From spot trading to advanced derivatives, AlphaX equips users with state-of-the-art tools to navigate the dynamic crypto landscape. Moreover, AlphaX introduces innovative features like Trading Airdrop, rewarding users for trading, and Snipe Meme, a wallet tool for easy on-chain asset purchases. With these advancements, AlphaX continues to redefine the cryptocurrency trading experience.
Enzo Fittipaldi, a rising star in the F2 circuit and scion of the renowned Fittipaldi racing dynasty, embodies innovation and excellence. In the fast-paced realm of motorsports, where split-second decisions can determine victory, speed, precision, and strategy are paramount. AlphaX and Enzo Fittipaldi share a common vision of pushing boundaries and embracing challenges to drive success. Through this partnership, AlphaX aims to engage a broader audience by leveraging the global appeal of motorsports to introduce them to the exciting world of cryptocurrency trading.
“We are thrilled to embark on this exhilarating journey with Enzo Fittipaldi,” said AlphaX’s CEO. “This partnership represents a fusion of speed, innovation, and excellence, as we strive to revolutionize the intersection of racing and trading. Together, we are poised to accelerate into the future, setting new standards of performance and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”
As AlphaX and Fittipaldi gear up, the world anticipates the thrilling fusion of racing and trading, paving the way for an electrifying future.

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Luxshare Precision Announces 2023 Annual Results

Net Profit Exceeds RMB10 Billion for the First Time with Diversified Synergistic Business Presence

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – On April 24th, Luxshare Precision unveiled its 2023 annual results, 2024 first-quarter financial figures and 2024 interim results forecast together, which brings positive market feedback due to its consistent improved profitability. With those eye-catching financial figures, Luxshare Precision’s stock price climbed over 5% intraday, with a total daily turnover surpassing RMB3.5 billion. Over the week, the company’s stock price increased by more than 9%.

According to the annual report, Luxshare Precision’s 2023 operating revenue achieved approximately RMB231.91 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 8.35%. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company exceeded RMB10 billion for the first time to RMB10.95 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.53%. In the first quarter of 2024, Luxshare Precision achieved operating revenue of approximately RMB52.41 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.93%. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was about RMB2.47 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 22.45%. Meanwhile, Luxshare Precision announced an impressive performance forecast in terms of its net profit for the first half of 2024 with an increase of 20%-25% year-on-year.

The consumer electronics, the key business segment which accounted for 85% of Luxshare Precision’s annual operating revenue, recorded a year-on-year increase of 9.75% to RMB197.18 billion. Over the past year, Luxshare Precision has continued to deepen cooperation with its major customers to enhance its position in the industry chain. By leveraging its vertical integration and efficient collaborative capabilities in components, modules and systematic solutions, Luxshare Precision has kept expanding its shares in the supply chain of major customers and continues to play a significant role in the supply chain for products such as iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. Also, Luxshare Precision has become the exclusive supplier for the Vision Pro, which is the first spatial computing device of Apple.

At the end of 2023, Luxshare Precision acquired a 62.5% stake in Pegaglobe (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. for RMB2.1 billion (about US$300 million). This acquisition is expected to broaden Luxshare Precision’s business cooperation with Apple. After the transaction, Luxshare Precision’s share of mobile phones is expected to reach nearly 40%, with iPhone shipments in 2024 projected to double.

Analyst from Wall Street investment firm Wedbush anticipates that, the iPhone 16, set to launch in September this year, will feature AI intelligence. As a key iPhone supplier and the main supplier for the iPhone 16 Pro Max in the latter half of the year, Luxshare Precision is expected to benefit significantly from market recovery and new model releases.

In March, NVIDIA unveiled the DGX GB200 NVL 72 at the GTC 2024 conference, spotlighting “copper interconnections”, a core product of Luxshare Precision’s communication business. Luxshare Precision currently utilizes self-developed and self-produced Optamax ultra-low-loss, anti-bending high-speed bare wire technology, and offers high-speed copper cable products such as DAC and ACC. Along with the company’s optical interconnection and thermal management products, Luxshare Precision offers comprehensive solutions for high-speed interconnection, earning recognition from top global customers. Luxshare Precision’s communication business revenue in 2023 was RMB14.538 billion, representing a 13.28% year-on-year increase.

During the conference call, the management of Luxshare Precision highlighted that in addition to growth in major customer product lines, the company has also seen success in segmented product areas. For Audio products, the company provides ODM products to various large-scale customers worldwide, and has strong vertical integration capabilities within the industry, bringing substantial margin benefits. Additionally, product lines like the Thunderbolt can also make contribution to the company’s overall growth.

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Report: BRICS+ likely new counterpoint to G7-led geopolitical order


LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Newsaktuell – 30 April 2024 – The expansion of the BRICS group of nations into what has informally been named BRICS+ could highlight a geopolitical shift, with the new grouping positioning itself as a counterpoint to the Western-led geopolitical order, a report published by the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) argues.

A potential counterpoint to the G7 (shown here in light blue): Ten countries now form the group of countries that is informally known as BRICS+ (shown here in darker blue) Graphic by PA Media for DNA
A potential counterpoint to the G7 (shown here in light blue): Ten countries now form the group of countries that is informally known as BRICS+ (shown here in darker blue) Graphic by PA Media for DNA

The report, titled “Towards A New Global Contestation? Comparing the Governance Performance of G7 and BRICS+ Nations” examines how the ten BRICS+ countries compare to the G7 nations on factors such as provision of public goods, quality of democracy and quality of governance. It uses the Berggruen Governance Index (BGI) to measure the governance performance of countries in these three dimensions.

In January 2024, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined the BRICS group.

The term BRICS was originally coined by an economist in the 2000s to refer to a group of emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and later, South Africa. Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, pulled the plug on his country joining BRICS+ in late December 2023. He said the decision to join had been taken by the previous government and had to be reviewed.

The BRICS+ have much larger combined population, which, at a rate of 7.8 per cent by 2025, is expected to grow twice as much as in the G7 countries (United States, Germany, France, Japan, Canada, Italy and the United Kingdom). At the same time, economic output and per capita GDP are lower than in the G7. The latter organisation also boasts greater soft power, a term used to describe the exertion of influence over other nations through attraction and persuasion, not coercion or force.

Over the coming years, the projected growth rates of the BRICS+ members are expected to enhance the group’s economic clout. For example, Egypt’s GDP is projected to increase by 635 per cent by 2050, the report says, quoting investment firm Goldman Sachs.

At the same time, the quality of democracy according to the BGI index has declined in India, Brazil (during the rule of President Jair Bolsonaro) and China, with authoritarian trends persisting particularly in China, Russia and Saudi Arabia.

According to the report, improvements in the provision of public goods have also been significant in some BRICS+ countries, even as state capacity and democratic accountability have declined. Overall, the authors conclude, the BRICS+ countries appear increasingly susceptible to authoritarian rule. “The G7’s consistently high Democratic Accountability scores contrast sharply with the BRICS+ countries, where a noticeable trend towards centralized authority prevails”, the report states.

New members have notably dragged down the average BRICS+ democracy accountability score, the report says, pointing to a “longstanding lack of meaningful checks on executive power”. It cites Saudi Arabia as an example, arguing that its “absolute monarchy has consistently restricted all but the most basic political and civil rights of its citizens”.

With an eye on the trends towards authoritarianism it identifies in most BRICS+ members, the report outlines two possible future scenarios.

In the first scenario, the government of a given country cannot sustain improvements in delivering public goods, possibly due to declining resources, high debts or other economic factors. As a result, most of the population grows dissatisfied with the quality of life. “However, authoritarian countries can remain in an uneasy suboptimal equilibrium for decades, as the history of the Soviet Union and Iran, among others, have shown”, the report cautions.

The second scenario would see some or most of the BRICS+ members reach a quality of life comparable to that of liberal democracies. According to the authors, this would challenge the so-called “autocratic fallacy”. According to this theory, authoritarian governance cannot effectively scale public goods, and broad-based prosperity is correlated with adherence to democratic principles.

The outcome of the second scenario would call into question the longstanding assumption, the report says, that democracy and the well-being of the population are the common aims of how countries develop. “It would shatter the belief in a growing global comity of wealthy and democratic countries”, the report warns.

The report’s findings also indicate that most BRICS+ members do not seek increasing confrontation with their G7 counterparts, and that they engage instead in a strategy that mixes cooperation and contestation. It is a way for them, the authors conclude, to take advantage of opportunities that may open up during the current uncertain geopolitical conditions, while at the same time mitigating risks: “Together with Brazil, India and South Africa, more of the new BRICS+ members may engage in fence-sitting and hedging behaviour rather than take clear and active sides in some fuller scale contestation or conflict.”

The report already identifies some evidence of this trend: “Even China – which is seen in increasingly confrontational terms in the West – retains enormous economic links with its geopolitical adversaries at the same time as it deepens its alliance with Russia”, it states. “Variations on this theme – such as the countries who rely on the US for external security and China for internal security – will likely only become more common in the rest of the 2020s.”

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Sahel elites must move away from ‘zero-sum’ policies, report urges


LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES – Newsaktuell – 30 April 2024 – A dual economic strategy focusing on domestic economic development and international partnerships to address the underlying challenges facing the Sahel region could help Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Sudan to build more resilient institutions and foster long-term development, a recently published report says.

Turning away from the West towards Russia and China: Supporters of Niger's National Council of Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) wave the Chinese flag and flag bearing the logo of private military Company Wagner, in Niamey on September 16, 2023. (Photo by AFP/DNA) / More information via ots and www.presseportal.de/en/nr/174021 / The use of this image for editorial purposes is permitted and free of charge provided that all conditions of use are complied with. Publication must include image credits.
Turning away from the West towards Russia and China: Supporters of Niger’s National Council of Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) wave the Chinese flag and flag bearing the logo of private military Company Wagner, in Niamey on September 16, 2023. (Photo by AFP/DNA) / More information via ots and www.presseportal.de/en/nr/174021 / The use of this image for editorial purposes is permitted and free of charge provided that all conditions of use are complied with. Publication must include image credits.

The report by the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) argues that the four countries should aim to transition away from relying exclusively on resource extraction. It attributes much of the challenges facing the four countries on unsustainable economic policies which focus on the export of raw materials.

Despite some improvements in terms of public goods provision – in particular regarding social and environmental public goods – these countries continue to face significant developmental challenges, ranking among the world’s poorest.

Titled “Political Instability and Economic Development in the Sahel: Governance in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Sudan since 2000”, the report provides a comprehensive analysis of the political instability and economic challenges facing the region. It evaluates scores from the Berggruen Governance Index (BGI), which is based on data from 2000 to 2019.

The four countries rank among the 20 lowest ranked nations on the United Nations’ Human Development Index. All of them have experienced at least one coup or coup attempt since 2020. In Niger, the military took power in July 2023, in Burkina Faso in 2022, while the most recent coup in Mali took place in 2021. In Sudan, an ongoing violent power struggle between different military factions has caused the world’s largest refugee crisis of the past year.

“This political upheaval is both the result and the cause of economic difficulty”, the report states. “Scarcity breeds instability, which in turn makes development, investment, and growth more difficult, further fuelling dysfunctional governance, and deepening dependencies.”

Before the coup in July 2023, Niger was seen as the last democratic partner of the Western industrialized nations in the region and an ally in the battle against terrorism and migration to Europe. Neighbouring countries Mali and Burkina Faso have also turned against the West and have improved relations with Russia.

The four Sahel states are highly dependent on overseas development aid (ODA), which makes them more susceptible to the policies of their donors. Colonial-era economic structures in the region have led to underdevelopment and inequality. The effects of this legacy can be felt until the present day and have resulted in a hugely uneven distribution of wealth as well as corruption, rent seeking and uneven infrastructure, the report finds.

The former colonial power France has scaled back its military engagement in the Sahel, as have the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations. Washington recently agreed to withdraw around 1,000 troops from Niger, while 12,000 UN peacekeepers are to leave Mali at the end of the year. The European Union Capacity Building Mission (EUCAP) in Niger is also forced to leave.

However, this leaves the door open for other players, the authors argue. Russia has become increasingly active, for example via the Wagner group. Trade between the country and the Sahel region has also benefitted from the coups. “China is also an increasingly important player due to its control over supply chains of critical minerals”, the report adds.

In the Sahel region, most of the economic output comes from exporting raw materials. Gold, for example, accounts for 74 and 73 percent of export value in Burkina Faso and Mali respectively. Other commodities exported include oil, radioactive ores such as uranium, raw cotton, livestock or palm oil.

With elites competing over the unevenly distributed resources, politics becomes what the authors call “zero sum”, with no-one trying to develop the economy further. This dynamic, they say, also serves as an explanation for the recent rash of coups in the region.

The climate crisis adds to the situation, according to the report. For instance, erratic rainfall exacerbates malnutrition, indirectly contributing to violence. On the other hand, the Sahel has a lot of potential for generating solar power. Partnerships with more developed countries or international donors could be particularly helpful to develop the sector.

“The public goods improvements we have witnessed in the Sahel are likely unsustainable in the context of low (and often declining) democratic accountability and a continued reliance of extractive export models and subsistence agriculture, in particular given the high fertility rates in the region, which are among the highest in the world”, the report says.

If the states in the Sahel area emphasize domestic economic development, including a focus on the production of value-added goods and sustainable agriculture, they can build resilience and reduce dependency on external actors, the report concludes.

“The EU’s best chance at facilitating strong connections and countering geopolitical competitors is by building strong economic ties and mutually beneficial relationships”, it says. This is especially vital, it adds, in the face of the rising influence of Russia and China. +++

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Huangshan Tourism Group partners with Alipay to launch “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot” ahead of May Day holiday


HUANGSHAN, CHINA Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – Huangshan Tourism Group, which operates “the loveliest mountain of China” Huangshan, announced its partnership with Alipay, the leading digital payment and lifestyle service platform, to launch the “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot” initiative. The initiative aims to enhance the travel experience of global visitors in China ahead of a major holiday in the country, the May Day holiday.

“International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot” initiative, first of its kind in China, launched in Huangshan

The “International Visitor Friendly Scenic Spot” initiative is the first of its kind in China. The initiative helps global travelers visiting Huangshan enjoy convenient payment options, including card, mobile payment and cash, as well as claim tailored digital red packet to enjoy shopping discounts and check travel guide and tips in 16 languages.

Huangshan Tourism Group will also collaborate with Alipay to launch local Hui culture experience tours and activities for international tourists.

“The beautiful scenery of Mount Huangshan and splendid Hui culture are must-have experiences when traveling in Huangshan. We hope to enhance global travelers’ experience through digital solutions on Alipay platform,” said Jiajia Li, vice president of Alipay business group at Ant Group.

An increasing number of overseas tourists are visiting China given the expansion of the visa-free policy and continued recovery of international flights. Official data showed the number of foreign nationals visiting China in the first quarter of 2024 increased more than three times year-on-year.

Huangshan is the top tourist attraction for international visitors to Anhui Province. After the mutual visa-free policy between China and Singapore went into effect in February, 2024, the first week of visa-free travel between the two countries saw the transaction volume via Alipay from Singaporeans visiting Huangshan increase by over 400% year-on-year.

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China, has been guiding banks and mobile payment companies to take measures to optimize payment experience for international visitors.

Recent data from Alipay shows that in March 2024, transaction volume by international tourists using Alipay in the Chinese mainland increased by nearly 10 times compared to that of last year and the number of transactions increased by 8 times year-on-year.

Alipay enables international visitors to pay at tens of millions of merchants across China after downloading the app and linking an international credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover®, and Diners Club International®. Beyond providing a convenient and secure mobile payment service, Alipay collaborates with industry partners to offer global tourists various travel services to enhance their travel experience in China. These easy-to-access services include online translation, car-hailing, public transport, hotel booking, and train ticket booking, which are all available on the homepage of Alipay.

In addition to using Alipay to pay like a local in China, international tourists can also use their home e-wallet while traveling around China. These home e-wallets include AlipayHK (Hong Kong SAR, China), MPay (Macao SAR, China), Touch ‘n Go eWallet (Malaysia) and Kakao Pay (South Korea), Hipay (Mongolia), Changi Pay (Singapore), OCBC (Singapore), Naver Pay (South Korea), Toss Pay (South Korea), TrueMoney (Thailand), and NayaPay (Pakistan).

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Jiangxi’s Cultural and Tourism Promotion Shines in Malaysia, Inviting Tourists to Explore Picturesque Jiangxi


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 April 2024 – On April 18th local time, the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asia Cultural and Tourism Promotion Season themed “Jiangxi’s Scenery is Unique” and the Malaysia “Jiangxi Day” event were officially launched at the Kuala Lumpur China Cultural Center. This event brought Jiangxi’s calligraphy and painting culture, ceramic culture, and tourism products to Kuala Lumpur, showcasing the rich cultural and tourism resources of Jiangxi and serving as a strong testimony to the deepening exchange and mutual learning between the two regions.

Jiangxi's Cultural and Tourism Promotion Shines in Malaysia, Inviting Tourists to Explore Picturesque Jiangxi

Yin Hong, the Secretary of the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee, enthusiastically introduced Jiangxi from many aspects such as natural resources, cultural heritage, and industrial development. He looks forward to creating a better future for cultural and tourism industries in both regions, yielding even more fruitful results in various fields of cooperation.

Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture of Malaysia, expressed that Jiangxi is a place full of natural beauty and historical heritage. This event will help enhance Jiangxi’s international visibility, influence, and reputation, promote cultural and tourism exchanges between Malaysia and China, and drive the economic development of both countries.

Jiangxi is located in the southeast part of China, on the south bank of the Yangtze River, surrounded by mountains on three sides, and with the Yangtze River to the north, boasting convenient transportation. It has five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, four UNESCO Global Geoparks, one international important wetland, and fourteen national 5A-level scenic spots, where green mountains and clear waters complement, famous historical sites, blending historical culture with green ecology, and harmonizing beautiful countryside with rural charm. With its picturesque landscapes such as Lushan, Sanqing Mountain, and Longhushan, Jiangxi showcases its unique scenery. Its millennium porcelain capital Jingdezhen, millennium landmark Tengwang Pavilion, millennium academy Bailudong, and millennium ancient temple Donglin Temple epitomize its continuous cultural heritage. Jiangxi’s diverse cultural heritage includes ceramic culture, opera culture, traditional Chinese medicine culture, tea culture, Hakka culture, and agricultural culture.

On the day of the event, Mei Yi, head of the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, announced five golden tourist routes such as “Poetic Jiangxi” and preferential subsidy policies such as “full of vigor and vitality and Pleasure Tour in Jiangxi for Malaysia tourists, coordinating with China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom to launch supporting service products.

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DC and Zebra Comics Announce Collaboration on Joker: The World Anthology

Anthology to Include an Original Story Featuring a Never-Before-Seen Version of the Clown Prince of Crime, Created by African Storytellers

DOUALA, CAMEROON – EQS Newswire – 30 April 2024 – Zebra Comics PLC, a leader in African comic book publishing, announces a collaboration with DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery and one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels, to co-create and develop a story for DC’s upcoming hardcover anthology Joker: The World.

Joker: The World is an anthology that brings together an international consortium of creators and publishers to explore diverse interpretations of the iconic DC Super-Villain.

Among the esteemed contributors to this anthology, Zebra Comics PLC has enlisted the team of writer Dr. Ejob Gaius and artist Bertrand Mbozo’o Zeh to create a unique story titled “Black Therapy.” Set against the rich backdrop of Cameroon, in the heart of Central Africa, “Black Therapy” marks a historic moment in comics: for the first time The Joker will be reimagined in an original story, tailored to a local audience, developed by an all-African creative team and placed within the vibrant tapestry of the African continent.

“This collaboration with DC represents a monumental leap forward for African representation in the global comic book industry,” stated Ejob Nathanael Ejob, CEO of Zebra Comics PLC. “We are immensely proud to pioneer this endeavor, introducing a new and original version of The Joker to a worldwide audience, while showcasing the unparalleled talent and creativity of African storytellers.”

“Black Therapy” promises to deliver a gripping narrative that explores The Joker’s sinister machinations within the unique context of Cameroon, offering readers an exhilarating new perspective on the iconic character.

Joker: The World is slated for release on the Zebra Comics app and website on September 17, 2024, and at participating comic book shops, booksellers, and mass-market retailers/e-tailers in the United States, Spain, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Japan, Korea, Cameroon, Poland, and Argentina.

To preorder this iconic comic, visit the Zebra Comics app or website at Zebra-Comics.com. Simply click preorder and you will be given firsthand access to Joker: The World once it’s released this September.

Further details will be communicated in the lead-up to the anthology’s September 17 release.

For more information about Zebra Comics PLC and its groundbreaking initiatives, please visit their website at Zebra-Comics.com, their Android and iOS apps, and their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube pages.

This collaboration between Zebra Comics PLC and DC heralds a new chapter in the annals of comic book history, showcasing the power of storytelling in transcending borders and igniting imaginations worldwide.

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