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S2E1 - Is China Still Investable?

What’s really happening inside China’s economy — and what does it mean for global investors?

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 In the opening episode of season 2 of Let’s Talk Global Business, host Sara Murray explores the evolving investment landscape in China with Alicia Garcia Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis, and Alfredo Montufar-Helu, Head of The Conference Board’s China Center. From changing consumption patterns and economic uncertainty to the rising challenges faced by Western multinationals, the conversation dives deep into the real dynamics shaping business in China today

S2E1 - Is China Still Investable?

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 In the opening episode of season 2 of Let’s Talk Global Business, host Sara Murray explores the evolving investment landscape in China with Alicia Garcia Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis, and Alfredo Montufar-Helu, Head of The Conference Board’s China Center. From changing consumption patterns and economic uncertainty to the rising challenges faced by Western multinationals, the conversation dives deep into the real dynamics shaping business in China today

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