China

Chinese growth raced ahead 9.7% in the first quarter of 2011, while inflation hit its highest level since 2008.

The Chinese economy grew a faster-than-expected 9.7% in Q1 and its inflation rose to the highest level in almost three years despite government attempts to slow surging growth.

Chinese protectionist measures and the developed world's debt levels are major headwinds for European investors, says Alexander Darwall, manager of the £1.7bn Jupiter European fund.

ON ASIA

ON ASSET ALLOCATION

Tom Walker, manager of the Martin Currie Portfolio Investment Trust, discusses how the tragedy in Japan demonstrates just how small the world has become.

ASIA'S TASTE FOR WINE

Hedge fund house RAB Capital is set to launch two UCITS III funds focusing on the commodities sector.

North's John Husselbee has shifted exposure across his multi-manager growth portfolios, adding 6% to risk assets and cutting back defensive positions.

Vincent Lagger, fund manager at Swiss & Global Asset Management, examines Indonesia's role in Asia's ongoing growth story.