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Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 08/23/2021 8:14:13 PM OMB No. 1124-0001; Expires July 31, 2023 u.s. Department of Justice Registration Statement Washington, dc 20530 Pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended

I—REGISTRANT

1. Name of Registrant

Sing Tao US

2. Registration Number (To be assigned by the FARA Unit)

6999

3. Primary Business Address Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd., 188 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013

4. If the registrant is an individual, furnish the following information: (a) Residence address(es)

(b) Nationality

(c) Year of birth

(d) Present citizenship

(e) If present citizenship not acquired by birth, state when, where and how acquired

(f) Occupation

5. If the registrant is not an individual, furnish the following information: (a) Type of organization: Committee □ Association □ Partnership O Voluntary group D

Corporation □ Other (specify) see attached (b) Date and place of organization 04/24/1977, see attached

(c) Name of responsible individual See attached (e.g., officer, director or partner)

(d) Other business address(es), if any, including -----See Appendix for Additional Addresses----- locations of branch or local offices

(e) If a membership organization, provide number of members

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(f) List all partners, officers, directors or persons performing the functions of an officer or director of the registrant.

Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Robin Mui 110 West End Ave., #11H UNITED STATES CEO of NY, SF, LA and New York, NY 10023 Radio Hui Ting Kwok Flat A, 45/F, Block 8, CHINA Director of NY, SF, LA and Residence Bel-Air, Radio Southern District CHINA

(g) Which of the above named persons renders services directly in furtherance of the interests of any of the foreign principals? Name Foreign Pnncipal(s) Services See Appendix for Response

(h) Describe the nature of the registrant's regular business or activity. See attached

(1) Give a complete description of the ownership and control structure of the registrant. See attached

6. List all individuals, other than those listed in Item 5(g), who render sendees or will render services to the registrant directly in furtherance of the interests of any foreign principal(s) in other than a clerical, secretarial, or in a related or similar capacity.

Name Residence Address Foreign Prmcipal(s) Services

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II—FOREIGN PRINCIPAL 7. List every foreign principal*1 for whom the registrant is acting or has agreed to act. Foreign Principal Foreign Principal Address Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd. Sing Tao News Corporation Bldg., 7 Chun Cheong St., Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, Tseung Kwan O New Territories, Hong Kong CHINA

III—ACTIVITIES 8. In addition to the activities described in any Exhibit B to this statement, will the registrant engage or is the registrant engaging now in activity or rendering services on its own behalf which benefits any or all of its foreign principals? Yes □ No 0

If yes, describe fully.

Foreign Principal Activities/Services

IV—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

9 (a) RECEIPTS-MONIES During the period beginning 60 days prior to the date of the registrant's obligation to register2 under FARA, has the registrant received from any foreign principal named in Item 7 of this statement, or from any other source, for or in the interests of any such foreign principal, any contributions, income, or money either as compensation, or for disbursement or otherwise? Yes □ No 0 If yes, set forth below in the required detail and separately for each such foreign principal an account of such monies.3

Foreign Principal Date Received From Whom Purpose Amount

1 The term "foreign principal," as defined in Section 1(b) of the Act. includes a foreign government, foreign political party, foreign organization, foreign individual and. for the purpose of registration, an organization or an individual any of whose activities are directly or indirectly supervised, directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized in whole or in major part by a foreign government, foreign political party, foreign organization or foreign individual. 2 An agent must register within 10 days of becoming an agent, and before acting as such. 3 A registrant is required to file an Exhibit D if he collects or receives contributions, loans, monies, or other things of value for a foreign principal, as part of a fundr aising campaign. There is no printed form for this exhibit. (See Rule 201(e). 28 C.F.R. § 5.201(e)). Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 08/23/2021 8:14:13 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 08/23/2021 8:14:13 PM

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(b) RECEIPTS-THINGS OF VALUE During the period beginning 60 days prior to the date of the registrant's obligation to register4 under FARA. has the registrant received anything of value 5 other than money, from any foreign principal named in Item 7 of this statement, or from any other source, for or in the interests of any such foreign principal? Yes □ No 0

If yes, furnish the following information: Foreign Prmcipal Date Received From Whom Purpose Thing of Value

10 (a) DISBURSEMENTS-MONIES During the period beginning 60 days prior to the date of the registrant's obligation to register6 under FARA, has the registrant disbursed or expended monies in connection with activity on behalf of any foreign principal named in Item 7 of this statement or transmitted monies to any such foreign principal? Yes 0 No □ If yes, set forth below in the required detail and separately for each such foreign principal named including monies transmitted, if any, to each foreign principal. Foreign Principal Date Recipient Purpose Amount Sing Tao News 08/20/2021 See attached See attached $3,818,418.0 Corporation Ltd. 0

(b) DISBURSEMENTS-TH3NGS OF VALUE During the period beginning 60 days prior to the date of the registrant's obligation to register7 under FARA, has the registrant disposed of any thing of value8 other than money in furtherance of or in connection with its activities on behalf of any foreign prmcipal named in Item 7 of this statement? Yes □ No H

If yes, furnish the following information:

Foreign Prmcipal Date Recipient Purpose Thing of Value

(c) DISBURSEMENTS-POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS During the period beginning 60 days prior to the date of the registrant's obligation to register9 under FARA, has the registrant (or any short form registrant) made any contribution of money or other thing of value from its own funds and on its own behalf in connection with an election to any political office or in connection with any primary election, convention, or caucus held to select candidates for any political office? Yes 0 No □ If yes, furnish the following information:

Date Donor Political Organization/Candidate Method Amount/Thmg of Value 05/01/2021 Robin Mui Robert Conergy Personal Check $ 250.00 06/01/2021 Robin Mui Michelle Wu Credit Card $ 100.00

4, 6, 7 and 9 See Footnote 2. on page 3. 5 and 8 Things of value include but are not limited to gifts, interest-free loans, expense-free travel, favored stock purchases, exclusive rights, favored treatment over competitors, "kickbacks", and the like. Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 08/23/2021 8:14:13 PM Received by NSD/FARA Registration Unit 08/23/2021 8:14:13 PM

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V—INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS10

11. Prior to the time of filing this statement,11 has the registrant prepared, disseminated, or caused to be disseminated, any informational materials on behalf of any foreign principal listed in Item 7 of this statement? Yes 0 No □ If yes, identify each foreign principal and attach the informational materials. Foreign Principal Infonnational Materials Attached TyPe See Appendix for Response

12. (a) Will the activities of the registrant on behalf of any foreign principal include the preparation or dissemination of informational materials? Yes 0 No □

(b) If yes, identify each foreign principal and respond to the remaining items in this section. Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

13. Has a budget been established or specified sum of money allocated to finance the registrant's activities in preparing or disseminating infonnational materials? Yes 0 No D If yes, identify each foreign principal, and specify the period of time and the amount. Foreign Principal Period of Tune Amount Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd. OTHER $9,798,736.00

14. Will any individuals or organizations, including public relations firms or publicity agents, participate in the preparation or dissemination of such infonnational materials? Yes □ No 0

If yes, furnish the names and addresses of such individuals or organizations. Name Address Foreign Pnncipal(s)

15. Activities in preparing or disseminating informational materials will include the use of the following:

0 Magazine or newspaper □ Advertising campaigns □ Press releases 0 Pamphlets or other publications □ Lectures or speeches 0 Radio or TV broadcasts □ Motion picture films □ Letters or telegrams □ Email 0 Website URL(s): See attached 0 Social Media website URL(s): see attached 0 Other (specify) See attached

10 The term informational materials includes any oral, visual, graphic, written, or pictorial information or matter of any kind, including that published by means of advertising, books, periodicals, newspapers, lectures, broadcasts, motion pictures, electronic communications, or any means or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce or otherwise. Informational materials disseminated by an agent of a foreign principal as part of an activity in itself exempt from registration, or an activity which by itself would not require registration, need not be filed pursuant to Section 4(b) of the Act. 11 See Footnote 2, on page 3.

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16. Informational materials will be disseminated among the following groups: □ Public officials D Civic groups or associations □ Legislators □ Libraries □ Government agencies □ Educational groups □ Newspapers □ Nationality groups □ Editors 0 Other (specify) See Appendix for Response

17. Indicate the language to be used in the informational materials: 0 English 0 Other (specify)

VI—EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

18. (a) The following described exhibits shall be filed with a Registration Statement:

Exhibit A- This exhibit, which is filed on Form NSD-3, sets forth the information required to be disclosed concerning each foreign principal named in Item 6.

Exhibit B- This exhibit, which is filed on Form NSD-4, sets forth the information concerning the agreement or understandmg between the registrant and the foreign prmcipal.

(b) An Exhibit C shall be filed when applicable. This exhibit, for which no printed fomi is provided, consists of a true copy of the charter, articles of incorporation, association, constitution, and bylaws of a registrant that is an organization. A waiver of the requirement to file an Exhibit C may be obtained for good cause shown upon written application to the Assistant Attorney General, National Security Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20530. (See Rule 201(c) and (d)).

(c) An Exhibit D shall be filed when applicable. This exhibit, for which no printed form is provided, sets forth an account of money collected or received as a result of a fundraising campaign and transmitted for a foreign principal. (See Rule 201 (e)).

VII—EXECUTION

In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 1746, and subject to the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 22 U.S.C. § 618, the undersigned swears or affirms under penalty of perjury that he/she has read the infonnation set forth in this statement filed pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq., that he/she is familiar with the contents thereof, and that such contents are in their entirety true and accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

Date Printed Name Signature12

08/22/2021 Robin K. Mui /s/Robin K. Mui

12 This statement shall be signed by the individual agent, if the registrant is an individual, or by a majority of those partners, officers, directors or persons performing similar functions, if the registrant is an organization, except that the organization can, by power of attorney, authorize one or more individuals to execute this statement on its behalf.

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EXECUTION

In accordance with 2S U.S.C. § 1746, and subject to the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 22 U.S.C. § 618, the undersigned swears or affirms under penalty of perjury' that he/she has read the information set forth in this statement filed pursuant to the foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. 22 U.S.C. § 611 ctseq.. that hc/shc is familiar with the contents thereof, and that such contents are in their entirety true and accurate to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.

Date Printed Name Signature

August 20. 2021 Robin K. Mui

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Appendix Response to Item 5(d)

Item 5(d): If the registrant is not an individual, furnish the following information: Other business address(es), if any, including locations of branch or local offices.

List(s) of Branch/Local Office Addresses attached

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Sing Tao US FAR A Registration Statement Attachment

Item 3: Primary business address

Sing Tao US consists of the five US-based subsidiaries of Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., which is a Hong Kong-based news and media company. The subsidiaries comprising Sing Tao US are: (1) Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd.: (2) Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd.: (3) Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd.; (4) Chinese Information Radio; and (5) Chinese Times. This registration statement refers to these entities, respectively, as “NY,” “SF,” “LA,” “Radio,” and “Chinese Times.” Chinese Times exists as a coiporatc entity but is currently dormant. Because Chinese Times does not engage in any activity in the United States, this registration statement addresses only NY, SF. LA, and Radio.

The primary business addresses of Sing Tao US entities are:

NY: Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd., 188 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013

SF: Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd., 1849 Bayshore Highway, Suite 200, Burlingame, CA 94010

LA: Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd., 17059 Green Drive, City of Industry, C A 91745

Radio: Chinese Information Radio. 1849 Bayshore Highway. Suite 200. Burlingame, CA 94010

Item 5(a): Type of organization

Sing Tao US consists of the five US-based subsidiaries of Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., which is a Hong Kong-based news and media company. The subsidiaries comprising Sing Tao US are: (1) Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd.: (2) Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd.: (3) Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd.; (4) Chinese Information Radio; and (5) Chinese Times. This registration statement refers to these entities, respectively, as “NY,” “SF,” “LA,” “Radio,” and “Chinese Times.” Chinese Times exists as a coiporatc entity but is currently dormant. Because Chinese Times does not engage in any activity in the United States, this registration statement addresses only NY, SF. LA, and Radio.

Item 5(b): Date and place of organization

NY: 04/27/1977 New York

SF: 05/12/1977, California

LA: 03/16/1990, California

Radio: 12/20/1995, California

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Item 5(c): Name of responsible individual

NY: Robin Mui (CEO)

SF: Robin Mui (CEO)

LA: Robin Mui (CEO)

Radio: Robin Mui (CEO)

Item 5(d): Other business addresses

The Sing Tao US entities have the following other locations:

NY: 907-911 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11206 (Production Plant)

5510 8th Avenue. 2/F, Room 202, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (Brooklyn Office)

135-27 38th Avenue, Suite FI 15, Flushing, NY 11354 (Queens Flushing Office)

70 Knee land Street, Boston, MA 02111 (Boston Office: agent address)

2109-B S. China Place, Chicago, IL 60616 (Chicago Office)

126 N. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Philadelphia Office; agent address)

SF: 625 Kearny Street. San Francisco, CA 94108 (San Francisco Chinatown Visitor Information Center)

215 Littlefield Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Production Plant)

LA: N/A

Radio: 625 Kearny Street. San Francisco, CA 94108 (San Francisco Chinatown Visitor Information Center)

Item 5(f): Partners, officers, directors

NY: Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Robin Mui 110 West End Ave., #1 Hi, New York, NY USA CEO 10023 Alice Mei Fong 2 Bluebird Lane, Marlboro, NJ 07746 USA Secretary Jean Charles Fu 1555 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 USA CFO

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Ilui Ting Kwok Flat A, 45 /'F, Block 8, Residence Bel-Air, China Director Southern District, Hong Kong______

SF: Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Robin Mui 110 West End Ave., #1 IFF New York, NY USA CEO 10023 Florence 1’so 151 El Camino Real, Unit 411, Millbrae. USA Secretary CA 94030 Charles Fu 1555 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 USA CFO Ilui Ting Kwok Flat A, 45 /'F, Block 8, Residence Bel-Air, China Director Southern District, Hong Kona

LA: Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Robin Mui 110 West End Ave., #1 Hi, New York, NY USA CEO 10023 Shu Fen Chiang 114 N 4th Street. #C. Alhambra. CA 91801 USA Secretary Elise Youm 2710 S. Pleasant Ave.. Ontario. CA 91761 USA CFO Hui Ting Kwok Flat A. 45/F, Block 8, Residence Bel-Air, China Director Southern District. Hong Kong

Radio: Name Residence Address Citizenship Position Robin Mui 110 West End Ave., #11H, New York, NY USA CEO 10023 Florence Tso 151 El C ami no Real, Unit 411, Millbrae, USA Secretary CA 94030 Charles Fu 1555 85th Street. Brooklyn, NY 11228 USA CFO Hui Ting Kwok Flat A. 45/F, Block 8, Residence Bel-Air, China Director Southern District. Horn Kong

Note: The information provided above regarding the Officers and Directors of the Sing Tao US entities is correct as of the date of this filing. Shortly after this filing, Hui Ting Kwok will step down as the sole Director of Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd., and three new Directors will be appointed. All three individuals will be US citizens. One is expected to be Robin Mui; the other two have yet to be named.

Item 5(g): Persons rendering services directly in furtherance of the interests of any foreign principal(s)

NY: Robin Mui (CEO), Hui Ting Kwok (Director)

SF: Robin Mui (CEO), Hui Ting Kwok (Director)

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LA: Robin Mui (CEO). Hui Ting Kwok (Director)

Radio: Robin Mui (CEO). Hui Ting Kwok (Director)

Item 5(h): Describe the nature of the registrant’s regular business activity

NY: Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. is a Chincsc-languagc media company based in New York City. NY. It is one of five US-based media companies that are indirectly wholly owned by Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., which is a Hong Kong-based news and media company. These other subsidiaries include (1) Chinese Information Radio; (2) Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. (3) Chinese Times (currently dormant); and (4) Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd.

Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. publishes and distributes (1) the Eastern US edition (comprising the New York Tri-State edition, Boston edition, Chicago edition, and Philadelphia edition) of Sing Tao Daily, a daily Chinese-language newspaper, (2) the Eastern \JS edition of East Week, a Chinese-language weekly magazine, (3) Sing Tao Weekly, and Chincsc-languagc weekly magazine. Although Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. is wholly owned by Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. is editorially independent from Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

In addition to publishing and distributing the aforementioned publications. Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. maintains an online and social media presence related to these publications.

SF: Sing Tao New spapers San Francisco L,td. is a Chinese-language media company based in San Francisco, CA. It is one of five IJS-based media companies that are indirectly wholly owned by Sing Tao News Corporation L,td., which is a Hong Kong-based news and media company. These other subsidiaries include (1) Chinese Information Radio; (2) Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. (3) Chinese Times (currently dormant); and (4) Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd.

Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd. publishes and distributes (1) the Western US edition of Sing Tao Daily, a daily Chinese-language newspaper, (2) the Western US edition of East Week, a Chinese-language weekly magazine, (3) Sing Tao Real Estate Guide, and Chinese-language weekly magazine distributed in the San Francisco market, and (4) Home 01, a monthly magazine distributed in the San Francisco market. Although Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd. is wholly owned by Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd. is editorially independent from Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

In addition to publishing and distributing the aforementioned publications, Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd. maintains an online and social media presence related to these publications.

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Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd. owns the property on which, its subsidiary, Chinese Information Radio, operates the San Francisco Chinatown Visitor Information Center (the “Tourist Center"). The Tourist Center is located at 625 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 (the “Tourist Center”) and is an official partner of the San Francisco Travel Association. The Tourist Center aims to help promote Chinatown as a tourist attraction. It provides information on things to see and do in Chinatown, acts as a sales agent for local tourist activities (such as “RigRus” tours) and sells souvenirs.

Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Limited also offers two mobile applications, Sing Tao USA and Sing Tao TV, which provide video and other content to complement its newspaper and radio operations. Sing Tao US provides news and video content, and includes a restaurant take-out guide. Sing Tao TV provides new?s, videos, and live streaming of current and past Sing Tao Chinese Radio programs.

LA: Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. is a Chinese-language media company based in Los Angeles, CA. It is one of five US-based media companies that are indirectly wholly owned by Sing Tao Newrs Corporation Ltd., which is a Hong Kong-based news and media company. These other subsidiaries include (1) Chinese Information Radio; (2) Sing Tao Newspapers New' York Ltd. (3) Chinese Times (currently dormant); and (4) Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd.

Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. publishes and distributes (1) the Los Angeles edition of Sing Tao Daily, a daily Chinese-language newspaper, and (2) the Los Angeles edition of East Week, a Chinese-language weekly magazine. Although Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. is wholly owned by Sing Tao New s Corporation Ltd.. Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. is editorially independent from Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

In addition to publishing and distributing the aforementioned publications, Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. maintains an online and social media presence related to these publications.

Radio: Chinese Information Radio is a Chinese-language media company based in San Francisco, CA. It is one of five US-based media companies that are indirectly wholly owned by Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., which is a Hong Kong-based news and media company. These other subsidiaries include (1) Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco; (2) Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. (3) Chinese Times (currently dormant); and (4) Sing Tao Newspapers New? York Ltd.

Chinese Information Radio engage in by leasing airtime from KVTO (1400 AM) and KSQQ (96.1 FM). Although Chinese Information Radio is wholly owned by Sing Tao New s Corporation Ltd., Chinese Information Radio is editorially independent from Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

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In addition to publishing and distributing the aforementioned, Chinese Information Radio maintains an online and social media presence related to these publications.

Chinese Information Radio operates the San Francisco Chinatown Visitor Information Center (the “Tourist Center”)- The Tourist Center is located at 625 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 (the “Tourist Center”) and is an official partner of the San Francisco Travel Association. The Tourist Center aims to help promote Chinatown as a tourist attraction. It provides information on things to see and do in Chinatown, acts as a sales agent for local tourist activities (such as “RigRus” tours) and sells souvenirs.

Item 5(1): Complete description of the ownership and control structure of the registrant

NY: Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., a Bermuda corporation with principal place of business in Hong Kong. Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd. is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code #1105). The officers and directors of Sing Tao New spapers New York Ltd. are provided in response to Item 5(f)

SF: Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., a Bermuda corporation with principal place of business in Hong Kong. Sing Tao New s Corporation Ltd. is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code #1105). Hie officers and directors of Sing Tao Newspapers New? York Ltd. arc provided in response to Item 5(f).

LA: Sing Tao Newspapers Los .Angeles Ltd. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary' of Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd., a Bermuda coiporation with principal place of business in Hong Kong. Sing Tao News Coiporation Ltd. is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code #1105). The officers and directors of Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. are provided in response to Item 5(f).

Radio: Chinese Information Radio is an indirect w holly owned subsidiary of Sing Tao News Coiporation Ltd., a Bermuda corporation with principal place of business in Hong Kong. Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd. is publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code #1105). The officers and directors of Sing Tao Newspapers New? York Ltd. are provided in response to Item 5(f).

Item 6: Individuals, other than those listed in Item 5(g) who render or will render services to the registrant directly in furtherance of the interests of any foreign principal(s) in other than a clerical, secretarial, or in a related or similar capacity.

NY: In addition to the individuals listed in Item 5(g), Sing Tao Newspapers New? York Ltd. engages or employs approximately 61 individuals on either a full or part time basis w?ho are journalists, editors, and other operational staff (e.g,. advertising sales, accounting staff. IT management) as part of its day-to-day business operations.

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SF: In addition to the individuals listed in Item 5(g), Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd. engages or employs approximately 59 individuals who are journalists, editors, and other operational staff (e.g., advertising sales, accounting staff, IT management) as part of its day-to-day business operations.

LA: In addition to the individuals listed in Item 5(g) Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. engages or employs approximately 13 individuals on either a full or part time basis who arc journalists, editors, and other operational staff (e.g., advertising sales, accounting start) as part of its day-to-day business operations.

Radio: In addition to the individuals listed in Item 5(g), Chinese Information Radio engages or employs approximately 23 individuals who are program producers and other operational staff (e.g., advertising sales, accounting staff, translators, IT management) as part of its day-to-day business operations.

Item 10(a): During the period beginning 60 days prior to the date of the registrant's obligation to register under FAR A, has the registrant disbursed or expended monies in connection with activity on behalf of any foreign principal named in Item 7 of this statement or transmitted monies to any such foreign principal?

NY: Based on its 2021 budget, we estimate that Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. made the following disbursements as part of its day-to-day operations in June and July of 2021.

Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. Disbursement Detail (June 1, 2021 - July 31,2021)

COST OF SALES Staff costs $285,000 Newsprint $171,003 External printing 512,462 Storage, delivery, and postage charges $162,400 Other direct costs $104,083 EDITORIAL COSTS Start’costs $159,000 News services fee $8,860 Other editorial costs S1Q,000 SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES Staff costs $59,000 Commission $113,694 Promotion and PR expenses $3,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Staff costs $211,000 Depreciation $10,620 Rent, management fee and rates 555.200

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Utility expenses S12.200 Insurance expenses $10,000 Legal & professional fee S28.000 Other administrative expenses S66.220 Other inter-company charges S94,000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES S12,000 TOTAL $1,587:743

SF: Based on its 2021 budget, we estimate that Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd, made the following disbursements as part of its day-to-day operations in June and July of

2021.

Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Disbursement Detail (June 1, 2021 - July 31,2021)

COST OF SALES Cost of goods sold $4,000 Staff costs $259,827 Newsprint $100,738 External printing expenses $38,112 Storage, delivery, and postage charges $154,000 Other direct costs S88.807 Intcr-companv cost of sales SI 7.400 EDITORIAL costs Staff costs S94.795 Contributions $20,500 News services fee $14,000 Other editorial costs $2,000 SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES Staff costs $162,181 Commission $56,157 Promotion and PR expenses $2,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Stalf costs $87,720 Depreciation $11,771 Rent, management fee and rates $30,800 Utility expenses $1,000 Traveling expenses $1,000 Insurance expenses $2,000 Legal & professional fee $25,000 Other administrative expenses $50,000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES $4,000 TOTAL $1,227,809

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LA: Based on its 2021 budget, we estimate that Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. made the following disbursements as part of its day-to-day operations in June and July of 2021.

Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd, Disbursement Detail (June 1, 2021 - July 31,2021)

COST OF SALES Staff costs 7.800 External printing expenses $148,000 Storage, delivery, and postage charges $74,000 Other direct costs $21,650 Inter-company cost of sales $16,500 EDITORIAL COSTS Staff costs $44,000 Contributions $10,000 News services fee S37.000 Other editorial costs S45.000 SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES Staff costs S46,400 Commission SI 6,616 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Staff costs $21,500 $5,800 Rent, management fee and rates $8,000 Utility expenses $6,500 Insurance expenses $4,600 Legal & professional fee $8,000 Other administrative expenses $9,500 Other inter-company charges $5,261 TOTAL $536,128

Radio: Based on its 2021 budget, we estimate that Chinese Information Radio made the following disbursements as part of its day-to-day operations in June and July of 2021.

Chinese Information Radio Disbursement Detail (June 1, 2021 - July 31,2021)

COST OF SALES Staff costs $63,375 Other direct costs $230,680 EDITORIAL COSTS Staff costs $27,850 Contributions $23,000 SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES Staff costs $10,860

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Commission S31.048 Promotion and PR expenses $2,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Staff costs S38.952 Rent, management fee and rates SI 8,000 Legal & professional fee 810,000 Other administrative expenses SI 1,000 TOTAL $466,738

Item 13: Has a budget been established or specified sum of money allocated to finance the registrant's activities in preparing or disseminating informational materials?

NY: Based on its 2021 budget, we estimate that Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. will make the following disbursements as part of its day-to-day operations between August and December 2021.

Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. Disbursement Detail (August 1, 2021 — December 31,2021)

COST OF SALES Cost of goods sold $1,000 Staff costs $703,000 Newsprint $441,844 External printing expenses S34.271 Storage, delivery, and postal ;e charges $406,000 Other direct costs $259,631 EDITORIAL COSTS Staff costs $394,000 News services fee S22J.50 Other editorial costs $25,000 SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES Staff costs $149,200 Commission $290,706 Promotion and PR expenses $6,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Staff costs $518,000 $26,550 Rent, management fee and rates $138,000 Utility expenses $29,500 Traveling expenses >3,000 Insurance expenses $25,000 Legal & professional fee $70,000 Other administrative expenses $173,050

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Other inter-company charges $235,000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES S30.000 TOTAL >3,980,901

SF: Based on its 2021 budget, we estimate that Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd. will make the following disbursements as part of its day-to-day operations between August and December 2021.

Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Disbursement Detail (August 1, 2021 — December 31,2021)

COST OF SALES Cost of goods sold $10,000 Start' costs $651,135 Newsprint $247,654 External printing expenses $104,808 Storage, delivery, and postage charges $385,000 Other direct costs $215,132 Inter-company cost of sales 848,200 EDITORIAL COSTS Staff costs $237,475 Contributions S51.500 News services fee S35.000 Other editorial costs $4,000 SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES Staff costs $406,405 Commission $146,439 Promotion and PR expenses $130,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Staff costs $219,600 536,335 Rent, management fee and rates 578,500 Utility expenses $4,000 Traveling expenses $2,000 Insurance expenses $5,000 Legal & professional fee 565,500 Other administrative expenses $128,000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES $10,000 TOTAL 53.221.683

LA: Based on its 2021 budget, we estimate that Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. will make the following disbursements as part of its day-to-day operations between August and December of 2021.

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Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. Disbursement Detail (August 1, 2021 — December 31,2021)

COST OF SALES Cost of goods sold $1,000 Staff costs 519,500 External printing expenses $395,600 Storage, delivery, and postage charges $188,300 Other direct costs 559,100 Inter-company cost of sales 541,750 EDITORIAL COSTS Stall costs $110,400 Contributions $26,000 Jews services fee $100,000 Other editorial costs $122,500 SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES StatT costs $116,000 Commission $46,091 Promotion and PR expenses $9,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Staff costs 553.750 515.300 Rent, management fee and rates 521,000 Utility expenses 512,500 Insurance expenses 512,500 Legal & professional fee 522,500 Other administrative expenses 533.200 Other inter-company charges 515.154 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES $0 TOT AT, ,419,145

Radio: Rased on its 2021 budget, we estimate that Chinese Information Radio will make the following disbursements as part of its day-to-day operations between August and December of 2021.

Chinese Information Radio Disbursement Detail (August 1, 2021 — December 31,2021)

COST OF SALES Staff costs $158,875 Other direct costs $576,265 EDITORIAL COSTS Staff costs 569.250 Contributions 558.000

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News services fee Other editorial costs $1,000 SELLING AND MARKETING EXPENSES Staff costs S27.300 Commission S78,193 Promotion and PR expenses $9,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Staff costs S97.625 Rent, management fee and rates S46.500 Legal & professional fee S25.000 Other administrative expenses S29.000 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES $1,000 TOT AT. $1,177,007

The disbursement data provided in response to Item 10(a) and Item 13 are based on internal budgetary targets and do not reflect content charges by Star Production (Shenzhen) Limited, which are addressed in response to Item 14.

Item 14: Will any individuals or organizations, including public relations firms or publicity agents, participate in the preparation or dissemination of such informational materials?

Name Address Foreign Piincipal(s)

The New York 620 Eighth Avenue, 20/F Times Syndication New York, NY 10018 Sales Corporation The Associated 200 Liberty Street Press New York’ NY 10281

Star Production Room 510, 5/F (Shenzhen) Limited Shenzhen Qixiu Building No. 42 Meilin Road Futian District, Shenzhen, Guandong China

The entities listed above represent the primary entities from whom the Sing Tao US entities purchase content for distribution. In the first half of 2021. Sing Tao US published approximately 50-60% of its content sources from Star Production (Shenzhen) Limited. Sing Tao US estimates that the percentage of content that will be sourced from Star Production (Shenzhen) Limited will be roughly the same over the next six months.

In addition to the foregoing content providers, the Sing Tao US entities may also distribute content created by individual reporters and contributors on a periodic or ongoing basis. The Sing

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Tao US entities also contract with other vendors who provide services that might be considered related to the preparation and dissemination of informational materials. These services may include, but are not limited to, sales support, distribution support, delivery, translation, courier services, legal counsel, printing, typesetting, website administration, and other sendees that do not directly involve the substantive creation of the content being distributed.

Item 15: Informational materials may be distributed through the following website URL(s), social media website URL(s), and mobile apps.

AT:

Website: http:Fwww. sing68. com/house/house, himl

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/SingTaoDaily/ https://twitter.com/nysingtao Wechat: A n ZN/M (SingTaoNY)

SF:

Websites: hiipsF'www.singtaousa.com/ (shared by NY. SF andI,A) httpsF/www. moremallda. com/ https://www. singtao. tv/main/

Social Media: hiipsF'www. facebook.com/singlaousa https://www.facebook.com/singtaocovergirl/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/XJCYWSlgQBlBpfQTkNm_P5qIw https:Fwww. instagram. com/sfcma/ Wechat: MWfffMfi(singtaosf)

LA:

Social Media: https:Fwww.fdcebook.com/SingTaoLA https:Fiwitter.com/SingTaoJA https://www.instagram.com/singtaola/ http://www. weibo. com/si ngtaola Wechat: MM/BfFFFM('SingTaoLosAngeles)

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Radio:

Website: http://www.chineseradio.com/niain/

Social Media: hlips://www facehook.com/SingTaoCW https://www.facebook.eom/San-Francisco-Chinatown-Visitor-lnformation-Center- 213885792710369/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNCroYwUdegix7xtjjltYgWw

Apps:

Sing Tao USA - f/fCM M (shared by NY. SF and LA) Sing Tao TV- MAMS

Item 17: Indicate the language to be used in the informational materials.

Informational materials will primarily be distributed in Chinese, but may also be distributed English,

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Appendix Response to Item 5(g)

Item 5(g): If the registrant is not an individual, furnish the following information: Which of the above named persons renders services directly in furtherance of the interests of any of the foreign principals?

Person Foreign Principal(s) Services Robin Mui Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd. NY: In my capacity as Chief Executive Officer of Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd., I am responsible for all aspects of the company's operations. Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the foreign principal, Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

SF: In my capacity as Chief Executive Officer of Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd., I am responsible for all aspects of the company's operations. Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the foreign principal, Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

LA: In my capacity as Chief Executive Officer of Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd., I am responsible for all aspects of the company's operations. Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the foreign principal, Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

Radio: In my capacity as Chief Executive Officer of Chinese Information Radio, I am responsible for all aspects of the company's operations. Chinese Information Radio is a wholly owned subsidiary of the foreign principal, Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

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Person Foreign Principal(s) Services Hui Ting Kwok Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd. NY: In my capacity as Director of Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd., I am responsible for establishing overall corporate policy and strategy of the company, including, but not limited to, and engaging in other corporate oversight and management functions. Sing Tao Newspapers New York Ltd. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the foreign principal, Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

SF: In my capacity as Director of Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd., I am responsible for establishing overall corporate policy and strategy of the company, including, but not limited to, and engaging in other corporate oversight and management functions. Sing Tao Newspapers San Francisco Ltd. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the foreign principal, Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

LA: In my capacity as Director of Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd., I am responsible for establishing overall corporate policy and strategy of the company, including, but not limited to, and engaging in other corporate oversight and management functions. Sing Tao Newspapers Los Angeles Ltd. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the foreign principal listed, Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

Radio: In my capacity as Director of Chinese Information Radio, I am responsible for establishing overall corporate policy and strategy of the company, including, but not limited to, and engaging in other corporate oversight and management functions. Chinese Information Radio is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the foreign principal, Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.

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Appendix Response to Item 11

Item 11: Prior to the time of filing this statement, has the registrant prepared, disseminated, or caused to be disseminated, any informational materials on behalf of any foreign principal listed in Item 7 of this statement? If yes, identify each foreign principal and attach the informational materials.

Foreign Principal Informational Materials Attached Type Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd. Informational Materials are being mailed Other (Prior to the date of registration, the Sing Tao US entities distributed informational materials as described in response to Item 5(h) .)

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Appendix Response to Item 16(Other)

The Sing Tao US entities disseminate informational materials primarily to Chinese-American communities and others with an interest in Chinese-language news and information.

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