Chinese billionaire Jack Ma resurfaces months after going missing
New clip shows him holding a video meet with village educators
It is Ma's first public appearance since October last
In the speech, Ma praised China's poverty alleviation efforts
Alibaba founder's 'vanishing act' had grabbed headlines around the world
Reports suggested Ma was arrested for criticising government  
But people close to him had said Ma was ‘laying low’ following crackdown on business empire
Authorities had grilled Ma close on heels of criticism
Ma's return saw shares in Alibaba soaring more than 8%
Beijing has a history of imprisoning financial tycoons who do not toe party line.Clad in black, Ma gave the impression that he was still under pressure

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