This podcast episode features Richard Lawrence, an accomplished value investor and founder of Overlook Investments, who shares his remarkable journey through Asia's evolving markets. With a consistent annual capital compounding of 14.3% over three decades, he highlights the significance of understanding simple business models and pricing power in investment strategies. Lawrence recounts pivotal experiences including his early investment ventures in China, the lessons learned from engaging corporate management, and the impact of macroeconomic conditions on investment decisions. He concludes by discussing Overlook's proactive approach to ESG investing, emphasizing the importance of environmental responsibility amidst geopolitical tensions, and outlines a resilient outlook for China’s economic future.