Introduction

As globalization continues to proliferate into more industries, and capital markets around the world become more efficient, achieving sustainable growth and attractive investment returns have become more challenging than ever for many traditional businesses.

The rapid emergence of China as a major economic power has produced fundamental changes across the global competitive landscape and the supply chain structure for many industries. Such developments have in turn produced new paradigms, business models, and competitive strategies for many.

The China Factor represents serious threats, in numerous ways, to incumbents and industries that have strong inertia to change, but it also represents new opportunities for those who are willing to adapt quickly, develop strategies that can stand the test of time, and have strong execution capabilities.

Aquarian Capital, LLC, is a corporate development and investment advisory firm that specializes in helping middle-market companies capitalize on strategic opportunities that exist primarily between the US/Europe and China. With offices and partners in Dallas, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei, our advisory team has deep and broad experience in corporate strategic planning, building cross-cultural partnerships, originating, structuring, negotiating and closing cross-border mergers, acquisitions and direct investment transactions, as well as turning around and growing businesses profitably. With extensive relationships across governments and industries in the Greater China region, our insight, experience and creativity can help businesses and investors create unique competitive edge and sustainable shareholder value.