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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 December 2024 – The first baijiu company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, ZJLD Group Inc. (“ZJLD” or the “Company”, SEHK stock code: 06979. HK), is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Hong Kong Corporate Governance and ESG Excellence Award by the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (“CHKLC”). This accolade recognizes ZJLD’s outstanding ESG practices and affirms the Company’s effort in sustainable development and responsible business strategies. The award ceremony was successfully held on December 12 with Mr. Joseph Chan, Acting Secretary for the Financial Services and the Treasury, and Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”), attending as guest speakers. Mr. Paul Ng (middle), the Executive Director and Head of International Operations of ZJLD Group In the context of an increasingly ESG-oriented global capital market, ZJLD appreciates the critical importance of business sustainability for investors and the financial sector. Our ESG strategy encompasses full-fledged dimensions, including water resource management, climate change risk control, packaging recycling, employee welfare, and community engagement. The Group is dedicated to establishing a transparent corporate governance framework, promoting board diversity, and enhancing shareholder communication. As ESG turns into a vital criterion for assessing long-term corporate value and risk management, the Company’s competitiveness in the financial arena has been further consolidated by its ESG initiatives, improving governance standards and providing investors with more attractive investment options. Mr. Paul Ng, the Executive Director and Head of International Operations of ZJLD Group, said, “We believe that robust ESG practices can increase cost efficiency and attract more investment from international funds focusing on sustainability. This not only strengthens the Company’s international image but also lays a solid foundation for thriving business growth and capital operation. We urge more enterprises to actively engage in responsible production and sustainable business operations to tackle challenges like global climate change collectively. Through our collective effort, we can promote sustainable development on a global scale.” Hashtag: #ZJLD The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About ZJLD Group Inc. Zhen Jiu was established in 1975 in Zunyi, Kweichow, China’s primary production area of sauce-aroma baijiu. In 1988, it was honored with the National Quality Award at the 5th National Wine Appreciation Conference. In the same year, it was announced by the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Communication Department of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, and the Great Hall of the People Management Bureau to become one of the two sauce-aroma baijiu served at state banquets. It is also known as one of the “Three Representative Baijiu Brands in Kweichow”. ZJLD Group Inc. is a leading baijiu group in China that is devoted to offering premium baijiu products, including sauce-aroma, mixed-aroma, and strong-aroma. In 2023, the Company was the third-largest private baijiu company in China in terms of revenue, according to Frost & Sullivan statistics. It also was the largest IPO fundraising company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2023. The Company operates four baijiu brands in China, including two national baijiu, Zhen Jiu and Li Du, and two regional brands, Xiangjiao and Kaikouxiao. ZJLD prides itself on inheriting the time-honored baijiu-brewing techniques and reinvigorating them to develop iconic products. It strives to create a wide variety of aromatic and mellow baijiu products to meet the diverse preferences of consumers, seize broader market opportunities, and promote traditional Chinese baijiu culture.

The all-weather indoor sportainment complex, JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG, grandly opens today. With five stories and nearly 30,000 square feet, it features dozens of sports entertainment activities. With the mission of “Sports for All Generations,” it combines sports and entertainment under the concept of Sportainment. The first SEGA-licensed SONIC Stadium and the top-floor themed restaurant “Hungry Tiger, Hidden Dragon” are also unveiled simultaneously. Mr Shuji Utsumi, SEGA President and Justin Scarpone, Executive Vice President recently traveled to Hong Kong to personally host the opening ceremony of JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG and to officiate the completion ceremony of the sports-themed SONIC Stadium Mr Vincent Law, Director of Supreme Joy Limited and Mr Stanley Chan, legendary racehorse owner “Golden Sixty” served as officiating guests, while jockey Vincent Ho, along with several Hong Kong athletes, discussed the sports entertainment facilities infused with local elements. HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 December 2024 – The largest indoor amusement park in Japan, TOKYO JOYPOLIS, launched its sister brand JOYPOLIS SPORTS, opening its first overseas flagship complex—JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG—today with a grand opening ceremony. The event was graced by Mr Shuji Utsumi, President and COO of SEGA CORPORATION; Mr. Justin Scarpone, Executive Vice President, Executive Officer and Head of Global Transmedia Group of SEGA; Mr. Nishiumi Shigehiro, Deputy Consul-General of Japan, Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong; Mr. Arnold Lau, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, InvestHK, Mr John Sharkey, Project Director, Kai Tak Sports Park Limited; along with Dr Bonnie Or, Director; Mr Vincent Law, Executive Director; Mrs Alice Law, Managing Director, Supreme Joy Limited and Mr Stanley Chan, Director and the owner of the legendary Hong Kong racehorse “Golden Sixty”; Mr Alan Ho, Director; Mr Chan Kam-lung, Director representative; and Mr. Keo. W, representative of “Hungry Tiger Hidden Dragon” and interdisciplinary designer, who served as officiating guests. They celebrated the unveiling of JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG alongside numerous distinguished guests, business partners, and friends from the sports community. JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG, held its grand opening ceremony today. SEGA’s iconic character, SONIC the Hedgehog, joined all officiating guests to share the joy. From left: Mr Chan Kam-lung, Director representative, Supreme Joy Limited; Mr Alan Ho, Director, Supreme Joy Limited; Mr. Arnold Lau, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, InvestHK; Mr Stanley Chan, Director, Supreme Joy Limited and the owner of the legendary Hong Kong racehorse “Golden Sixty”; Mr John Sharkey, Project Director, Kai Tak Sports Park Limited; Dr Bonnie Or, Director, Supreme Joy Limited; Mr Shuji Utsumi, President and COO of SEGA CORPORATION; Mr Vincent Law, Executive Director, Supreme Joy Limited; Mr. Justin Scarpone, Executive Vice President, Executive Officer and Head of Global Transmedia Group of SEGA; Mr. Nishiumi Shigehiro, Deputy Consul-General of Japan, Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong; Mrs Alice Law, Managing Director, Supreme Joy Limited and Mr. Keo. W of “Hungry Tiger Hidden Dragon”. Combining the concept of Sportainment, aims to create unique sports entertainment facilities for Hong Kong With over 20 years of experience in operating amusement facilities, JOYPOLIS has long been a top choice for locals in Japan due to its large scale and diverse sports attractions. To further expand into overseas markets, it has authorized the opening of the first JOYPOLIS SPORTS flagship outside Japan, establishing a brand-new sports-themed complex. JOYPOLIS SPORTS Hong Kong flagship complex featuring themed sports entertainment experiences – “Future Arena”. It features a VR racing game where players can become jockeys, “HK Racing Legend” honoring Hong Kong’s rich horse racing history and the legendary racehorse “Golden Sixty” The Hong Kong flagship complex spans five stories and nearly 30,000 square feet, featuring three major themed sports entertainment experiences and unique dining options. This includes the first licensed “SONIC Stadium”, “Ninja Dojo,” and “Future Arena,” offering dozens of interactive attractions that integrate cutting-edge technology and innovative entertainment. Most facilities have been specially designed by SEGA in collaboration with a local team for the people of Hong Kong and Kai Tak Sports Park. The top floor features a themed restaurant and bar, “Hungry Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” created by local interdisciplinary designer Keo W., which includes a semi-outdoor dining area offering a 270-degree view of the magnificent scenery of the Kai Tak Main Stadium. This is set to become one of Hong Kong’s most prominent new sports entertainment hotspots, aligning with the concept of “travel everywhere.” At the opening ceremony, Mr Vincent Law, Executive Director of Supreme Joy Limited, stated: “We are excited to introduce JOYPOLIS SPORTS to Hong Kong, upholding Japan’s mission of ‘Sports for All Generations.’ By combining the concept of Sportainment, we aim to create an entertainment venue that offers ‘Sports & Fun, All in One.’ JOYPOLIS SPORTS brings together world-class technological sports games while cleverly incorporating local elements to provide citizens and tourists with a unique and fresh sports entertainment experience. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or a newcomer to sports, enjoying time with family, gathering with friends, or celebrating an event, JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG offers distinctive interactive experiences that cater to different age groups, combinations, and activity needs.” The world’s first augmented reality (AR) climbing wall, “Valo Climb”, integrates projection technology and motion tracking, transforming traditional climbing into an exhilarating interactive game. This innovative approach provides players with a completely new climbing experience. On the second floor, SEGA licensed the first SONIC Stadium, marking a significant development in the IP market As one of the three major themed areas, SONIC Stadium is licensed and named after SEGA’s iconic character. This arena combines classic characters with sports, featuring three exclusive attractions designed for SONIC Stadium. Players of all ages can immerse themselves in the exciting world of SONIC, enjoying the dual pleasures of sports and entertainment. During his speech, Mr Shuji Utsumi, President and COO of SEGA CORPORATION, stated:：”I am grateful for the invitation to the opening ceremony of “JOYPOLIS SPORTS” at Kai Tak Sports Park, highlighting its significance as a new hub for sports in Hong Kong. It introduces attractions designed for all ages, featuring SEGA’s SONIC the

“Global Multi-Currency Accounts” Empowers SMEs with New Market Opportunities SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 December 2024 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading & China’s No.1 B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, and OCBC, the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia, jointly announced the comprehensive partnership. OCBC China will leverage the OCBC Group’s extensive regional network and resources in its key markets of Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia to collaborate with XTransfer to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaging in international trade with one-stop innovative cross-border financial solutions, including payment, FX, risk control and wealth management. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 18 December 2024 by Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, and Ang Eng Siong, CEO of OCBC China. Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer (Left) and Ang Eng Siong, CEO of OCBC China (Right) at the MoU signing ceremony. Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, stated, “This collaboration marks a significant milestone for XTransfer, greatly enhancing our global payment capabilities. By leveraging OCBC’s extensive global payment network, XTransfer saves a substantial amount of market costs and accelerates our business expansion in Southeast Asia, saving on local expansion efforts. XTransfer looks forward to expanding its business with OCBC in the future in a variety of areas, including wealth management and lending, and is looking forward to working with them to capture the vast opportunities in Greater China and ASEAN.” Ang Eng Siong, CEO of OCBC China, said, “OCBC uses Singapore and Hong Kong as our twin-hubs, radiating out to Greater China and ASEAN regions. XTransfer’s business development plans in these areas align closely with our network layout. As XTransfer’s global account manager, OCBC China will support XTransfer and its clients in facilitating cross-border settlements through close collaboration with various business subsidiaries of the group. This will help meet the growing demand for cross-border development and business growth, helping them achieve their aspirations in Greater China and ASEAN.” XTransfer and OCBC collaborate in several areas of cross-border business. In particular, XTransfer leverages the strong banking networks and service capabilities of OCBC to offer its customers the “Global Multi-Currency Account” provided by OCBC Hong Kong, allowing clients to make payments and collect funds globally. The Global Multi-Currency Account supports not only major currencies, such as the Renminbi, US Dollar, British Pound, Euro, etc., but also currencies from ASEAN and various countries and regions. This will benefit SMEs in foreign trade settlement in the corresponding countries and enhance global cross-border trade efficiency. The partnership will provide XTransfer’s over 550,000 clients and their buyers with more payment and collection options. Additionally, clients can make payments and collect funds through CHATS or FPS, the local clearing network in Hong Kong, offering convenience similar to local bank transfers. In recent years, trade exchanges between China and ASEAN have become increasingly close. According to data from XTransfer, from January to September 2024, the amount received by small and medium-sized foreign trade enterprises on the XTransfer platform from ASEAN grew by 80% compared to the previous year. The partnership between XTransfer and OCBC will address this growth in international trade by SMEs, and help them capture opportunities in trade and capital flow between China and ASEAN. XTransfer continues to build its global payment infrastructure for foreign trade through partnerships with renowned international banks and financial institutions. This partnership with OCBC brings XTransfer a new upgrade in its global payment infrastructure, offering substantial benefits to global cross-border traders. By utilising the Global Multi-Currency Account provided by OCBC Hong Kong, buyers can easily make payments in various currencies to overseas suppliers and collect funds from worldwide customers. This partnership is expected to enhance cross-border trade by significantly broadening the payment methods and scope for SMEs. Hashtag: #XTransfer #OCBC #Partnership #SMEs #Crossborder #Payments https://www.xtransfer.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/18215108/https://x.com/xtransferglobalhttps://www.facebook.com/XTransferGlobal/https://www.instagram.com/xtransfer.global/ The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 December 2024 – This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Guangzhou Development Zone. The revised Regulations of the Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone (hereinafter referred to as the “Regulations”) officially came into effect on November 1, 2024.Recently, the district released a micro-documentary “Road in Whampoa” focusing on its 40 years of development, telling the story of their struggle through the stories of companies growing up here. Guangzhou Development Zone After 40 years of development, the Guangzhou Development Zone has established three major industrial clusters, each valued at over 10 billion yuan, characterized by high-end equipment, biotechnology, and integrated circuits. Additionally, five industrial clusters, each exceeding 100 billion yuan, are represented by automobiles, new displays, green energy, new materials, and health and beauty products. The zone is also taking the lead in the low-altitude economy and artificial intelligence sectors, aiming for a new trillion-yuan market. ‘The Guangzhou Development District has formed a relatively complete industrial chain, ranging from the equipment and materials supply to the panel processing, and the terminal application.’said Zhang Haitao, general manager of TCL CSOT, Guangzhou Base. The Guangzhou Development Zone was born out of reform and has thrived through openness. As a key gateway for Guangzhou’s external openness, foreign investment has always been a pivotal topic since the zone’s establishment. In 2023, the actual foreign investment utilized by the Guangzhou Development Zone surpassed 3 billion US dollars for the first time, accounting for 44.4% of the city’s total foreign investment. The zone has maintained its position as the top economic development zone in the country for five consecutive years. ‘When we joined the Development District, we fully utilized the innate advantage of the Development District as a window of reform and opening up. The entrepreneurial spirit of that time is still fresh in the memory of these entrepreneurs.’said Chen Senlin, vice president of Supply Chain, Amway China. In this revision of the Regulations, “openness” remains a prominent development keyword for the Guangzhou Development Zone. The zone aims not only to attract high-quality investments but also to adhere to a strategy of high-quality outbound engagement. By pursuing both “bringing in” and “going global” strategies with equal emphasis, the zone seeks to expand its new development landscape and fully leverage its role as an open platform. ‘With the Development District as a window to the world, we have carried out autonomous driving tests, operations, and services in 30 cities across seven countries globally.’said Huang Yehua, Vice President of WeRide. After 40 years of magnificent transformation, the Guangzhou Development District is now advancing towards a higher level of openness with a pioneering spirit! Hashtag: #GuangzhouDevelopmentZone The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 December 2024 – A research team led by Professor Zhiqin Chu, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, and Professor Yuan Lin, Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has developed a groundbreaking method for massively producing ultrathin and ultra-flexible diamond membranes, in collaboration with Professor Kwai Hei Li, Assistant Professor of the Southern University of Science and Technology, and Professor Qi Wang, Professor of the Dongguan Institute of Opto-Electronics of Peking University. HKU engineering researchers develop revolutionary diamond fabrication technology These ultrathin and ultra-flexible diamond membranes are compatible with existing semiconductor manufacturing technologies, and thus can, in principle, be fabricated into a variety of electronic, photonic, mechanical, acoustic, and quantum devices. The innovative edge-exposed exfoliation method discovered by the team facilitates the rapid production of scalable, free-standing diamond membranes. This approach is superior to traditional methods, which are typically time- and costly and limited in size. Remarkably, the new process can manufacture a two-inch wafer within 10 seconds, offering unmatched efficiency and scalability. These ultra-flat diamond surfaces, essential for high-precision micromanufacturing, along with the flexibility of the membranes, open up new possibilities for next-generation flexible and wearable electronic and photonic devices. The research team envisions significant industrial applications in electronics, photonics, mechanics, thermics, acoustics, and quantum technologies. “We hope to promote the usage of the high-figure-of-merit diamond membrane into various fields, and to commercialise this cutting-edge technology and deliver premium diamond membranes, setting a new standard in semiconductor industry. We are eager to collaborate with academic and industry partners to bring this revolutionary product to market and accelerate the arrival of diamond era,” concluded Professor Chu. Diamonds, renowned globally as valuable gemstones, possess exceptional versatility in various scientific and engineering applications. They are the hardest natural material, boasting unparalleled thermal conductivity at room temperature, extremely high carrier mobility, dielectric breakdown strength, an ultrawide bandgap, and optical transparency spanning from the infrared to the deep-ultraviolet spectrum. These remarkable properties make diamonds ideal for fabricating advanced high-power, high-frequency electronic devices, photonic devices, and heat spreaders to cool high-power density electronic components, such as those in processors, semiconductor lasers, and electric vehicles. However, the inert nature and rigid crystal structure of diamonds pose significant challenges in fabrication and mass production, particularly for ultrathin and freestanding diamond membranes, thereby restricting their widespread usage. The full paper can be accessed here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08218-x About Professor Zhiqin Chu Prof. Zhiqin Chu received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from Northwest University (China) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong, in July 2008 and July 2012, respectively. After spending one year as a postdoctoral fellow in the same group, he conducted postdoctoral research at The University of Stuttgart (Germany) from April 2014 to September 2016. Since November 2018, he has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with a joint appointment in the School of Biomedical Sciences) at The University of Hong Kong, and was promoted to tenured Associate Professor in November 2024. Since joining HKU, Prof. Chu has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Nature, Nature Communications, and Science Advances, and has filed 14 patents related to diamond technology. Prof. Chu has received multiple awards, including the Gold Medal at the 2023 International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada (iCAN), the Top 10 Best Invention Award at the 2023 iCAN, the Silver Medal at the 2022 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days, and the Gold Medal at the 2024 International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva. About Professor Yuan Lin Prof. Yuan Lin earned his B.S. and M.S. in Engineering Mechanics from Tsinghua University, followed by another M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics from Brown University. He joined The University of Hong Kong in 2008 and is now a full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research on cell/tissue mechanics and mechanics of functional materials led to publications in top journals, including Nature, PNAS, Nature Communications, Science Advances and PRL. Prof. Lin has served as Chair of the Gordon Research Conference on Nano-Mechanical Interfaces and keynote speaker in numerous international conferences. As the PI or Co-PI, he has secured more than 15 research grants. Prof. Lin currently serves as the Secretary for the Hong Kong Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Hashtag: #HKU The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 December 2024 – Agilis Robotics has announced the successful completion of the world’s first robot-assisted en-bloc resection of a bladder tumour (ERBT) using its self-developed, fully flexible endoscopic surgical robotic system. The procedure was performed by a renowned urology team at a leading hospital in Hong Kong as part of an ongoing clinical trial. The groundbreaking achievement represents a significant milestone in the application of robotic technology for minimally invasive treatment of bladder cancer, offering a promising new surgical option for patients worldwide. Robot-assisted ERBT can enable surgeons to remove bladder tumours in a single piece with greater precision, improving cancer staging accuracy and lowering recurrence rates compared to traditional techniques. Transforming Bladder Cancer Treatment with Robotic Innovation The gold standard for early-stage bladder cancer treatment is transurethral resection of bladder tumours (TURBT), which involves removing tumours in a piece-by-piece fashion. However, this traditional piecemeal approach can result in floating tumour cells and incomplete tumour resection, leading to higher recurrence rates and poor cancer staging. Agilis Robotics’ endoscopic surgical robotic system addresses these challenges with a pair of fully flexible robotic arms that allow surgeons to precisely resect tumours in one piece (i.e. en-bloc). This approach reduces the risk of tumour cell reimplantation, improves specimen integrity for pathological analysis, and significantly decreases the likelihood of cancer recurrence. Precision, Usability, and Accessibility Redefined Bladder tumour resections are often complicated by the location of tumours, such as the bladder dome and anterior wall, which are highly challenging to resect completely. The robotic system developed by Agilis Robotics can provide urologists with dexterous and delicate control over the tumour resection process, enabling safer and more precise tumour resection, even in challenging cases. Designed with intuitive controls and advanced robotic capabilities, the system can be adopted easily by both experienced surgeons and trainees. By reducing the learning curve for performing ERBT, it has the potential to make this advanced technique more widely available, improving outcomes for patients around the world. Pioneering Natural Orifice Surgical Robotics Founded in 2021, the Hong Kong-based Agilis Robotics specializes in developing innovative surgical robots designed to operate through natural orifices such as the urethra, mouth, or anus, eliminating the need for external incisions to treat early-stage tumours. The company’s robotic system has reached the critical stages of regulatory applications to the FDA and NMPA. If approved, it is poised to become the first commercially available robotic system for transurethral bladder tumour resection. With its unique technological advantages and significant market potential, the company has secured more than US$17 million in funding, positioning itself as a leader in natural orifice surgical robotics. Expanding the Boundaries of Minimally Invasive Surgery The successful demonstration of robot-assisted ERBT not only provides a breakthrough treatment option for bladder cancer but also opens the door to broader applications of minimally invasive robotic surgery through natural orifices, including procedures for the colon and upper gastrointestinal tract. Agilis Robotics is committed to advancing medical technology, driving innovation, and delivering impactful solutions that benefit patients worldwide. Hashtag: #agilisrobotics The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.