At Ant Group’s 20th anniversary on Dec 8, 2024, Jack Ma made his first public appearance since the 2020 IPO halt, sharing insights on AI's transformative potential in fintech. Ant has restructured under Chinese regulations, launched AI-driven apps like Zhixiaobao, and expanded Alipay+ to support 30+ global e-wallets, connecting 88M merchants. Recent profit jumps highlight maturity and resilience. Ma’s optimistic vision underscores Ant’s commitment to innovation and global growth.