Partners Nicholas V. Chen and Michael D. Lee jointly delivered a keynote address titled “New Opportunities in the Era of Direct Cross-Strait Aviation” at the Third China Aeroleasing Summit, an elite gathering for executives and professionals in China’s aviation and aircraft leasing sector.

The presentation outlined numerous economic opportunities expected as a result of the historic November 4, 2008 agreement between Beijing and Taipei restoring direct air and sea transport links.

In addition to briefing participants on the scale of cross-Taiwan Strait aviation after daily direct flights begin in late December, Nick and Mike also introduced opportunities ranging from the proposed new “Taoyuan Airport City” to new commercial zones and easing of restrictions on cross-strait investment.

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• Xinhuanet.com: Cross-Strait Aviation Links Expanded
• Xinhuanet.com: Cross-Strait Charters Made Permanent
• Chinatimes.com: ARATS-SEF to Sign MOU at Next Meeting
• Chinatimes.com: Cross-Strait Cargo Flights to Begin
• United Daily News: Cross-Strait Financial MOU Likely at Next Round
• United Daily News: Direct Flights Bring Economic Opportunities
• United Daily News: Charter Flights Made Daily
• Amcham TOPICS Magazine: Taoyuan Airport City
• News.cn: Tour Group Minimum Size Reduced to 5 Persons

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• Food Safety Agreement
• Postal Agreement
• Shipping Agreement

 

Managing partner Nicholas Chen delivered a presentation titled "Perspectives and Predictions on Opportunities and Challenges for VC’s and PE’s in Greater China" at the Taiwan Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. The presentation discussed the roles of PE/VC firms in greater China, as well as the challenges and opportunities brought by recent developments in cross straits relations.

The Taipei Venture Capital Association is a non-profit organization founded on April 17, 1992 by the 22 venture funds registered in Taipei. Currently, TVCA has 231 venture fund members. 105 venture management firms manage the 231 funds, which have total capital under management of NT$ 189.4 billion. The funds have invested an accumulated NT$ 188 billion in over 10,000 high technology companies. The tvca's Board of Directors is comprised of 21 directors and 7 supervisors elected from the tvca's member funds.

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Managing Partner Nicholas V. Chen delivered a presentation titled "China Sovereign Funds, Outbound M&A: Challenges and Opportunities for TerraLex Members" during the TerraLex 2007 Annual General Meeting. The presentation was prepared with assistance from Jason Blatt. Nick also received a Distinguished Service Award from TerraLex Chairman Charlie McCallum for his efforts in building TerraLex presence in the Asia-Pacific Region.

 

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Partner Michael D. Lee delivered a presentation titled "Sense and Sensibilities: Pan-Asian Cross-Cultural Issues" during the TerraLex 2007 Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting. The presentation was part of a panel titled Current Trends for Venture Capital/Private Equity: “What is to Be Done?”. For more information about the 2007 Annual General Meeting click here.

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