SMT's Tom Slater: China remains a relevant player amid global market tumult

18% share of the world economy

Sorin Dojan
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As trade tensions between the US and China remain elevated, Scottish Mortgage’s (SMT) lead manager Tom Slater said China remains an important player on global markets, with many Chinese companies having now emerged from the domestic landscape to become international players.

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