Big Question: Should we fear a China slowdown?

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As data from China shows growth is already slowing, managers assess the government's response and the implications for investors.

Mark Mobius, executive chairman, Templeton Emerging Markets Group   Keep Flying Taking a long-term view is the best way to cope with volatility and this is the case with China as with other emerging markets. As countries like China move ahead, their governments take the steps necessary to help support sustained, steady growth. We anticipated the recent announcement of a cut in Chinese GDP growth. Its government has long pursued a proactive fiscal policy and a prudent monetary policy, and this was all about cutting a reliance on exports and capital expenditure in favour of consumpti...

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