CLI Management attends Warren Buffet’s Last Annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting
Omaha, Nebraska – May 13, 2025 – The 10th China-U.S. Venture Capital Summit was successfully held on the eve of the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, convening 200 investors, entrepreneurs, experts and scholars from China, the United States, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and beyond. Under the theme “Investing in the Future: China-U.S.
Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence,” the Summit explored global investment opportunities, emerging trends in generative AI, and best practices for cross-border collaboration.
Professor Shi Yong, founder of the Omaha Center for Value Investment Education and Research and the China-U.S. Venture Capital Summit, delivered the opening address. The keynote program featured: Steve Ciesinski, renowned angel investor and former Director of Stanford’s Graduate School of International Studies; Sun Tie, the first to introduce Warren Buffett’s investment philosophy to China and Professor Emeritus at California State University, Long Beach; Kay Fung Chen, Chief Economist of Huisheng Financial; and Yunfeng Zang, Co-Founder & CTO of YauFu Network Co. and CEO of RunSun Cloud.
A forum on “New Opportunities for China-U.S. Investment and Business Cooperation” brought together Dr. Yang Xiaoming of UNO, financial strategist Xiang Shuai, Dr. Jimmy Wang of the Asian American Entrepreneurs Association, Hank Han of Golden Route Group, and Yung Chi-Kin of MA-teaching. Irene Shen, Founder and CEO of CLI Investment Management—who spoke on the panel—also participated in the Gabelli Funds 16 th Value Investors Meeting, CFA Society Nebraska’s 14 th Annual Value investing Dinner, Omaha Dialogue, the 10 th Sino-US Investors Reception, and Berkshire Hathaway’s “Invest in Yourself” 5K, underscoring her commitment to both thought leadership and community engagement.
After her 6th Berkshire Hathaway shareholder Meeting, Irene has also reinforced the timeless principles of long-term thinking, ethical stewardship, and patience.
Key takeaways:
Leadership Handoff – Warren Buffett formally endorsed Greg Abel as his successor, ensuring continuity in Berkshire’s culture of integrity and capital discipline.
Buffett’s Wisdom – In the midst of current volatility, Buffet reminds investors that “balance sheets reveal more than income statements”. After watching Berkshire’s stock drop over 50% multiple times, he is confident that investments can reach record highs.
Private Equity vs. Berkshire – Ajit Jain explained why Berkshire stepped back from competing with leveraged buyouts
US/Japan Optimism – A major theme highlighted was to continue investing in American innovation, as well as announcements to hold Japan investments for 50 years.
DOGE – Despite the slash-and-burn approach of DOGE causing outrage, speakers highlighted the need for strong leadership in cutting high government spending.
