While China’s economic slowdown and the issues it faces may have some impact on the global economy, the idea that China is the sole engine of global prosperity has been exaggerated, according to some economists. China certainly plays a significant role in global growth, responsible for more than a third of it. However, other economies also contribute to global growth, and a slowdown in China does not necessarily mean a global catastrophe.

Multinational corporations that heavily rely on China’s consumer market, such as Apple, Volkswagen, and Burberry, may be affected as Chinese households spend less. This can have a ripple effect on suppliers and workers around the world who depend on these companies. So, while the impact may not be catastrophic, it will be felt by those connected to China’s consumer market.

Some analysts also argue that concerns about China’s economic slowdown causing a global catastrophe are overstated. The recent issues faced by Evergrande, for example, may have specific local implications but may not necessarily cause a widespread global crisis.

Overall, while China’s economic troubles do have implications on the global stage, it is important to consider the role of other economies and not solely rely on China as the sole engine of global prosperity.

According to George Magnus, an economist at the University of Oxford’s China Centre, mathematically China contributes to approximately 40% of global economic growth. This highlights the significant role that China plays in driving global economic expansion.

China exports more goods than it imports, resulting in a significant trade imbalance. As a result, the growth or lack thereof in China’s economy is primarily driven by its domestic factors rather than external factors from the rest of the world.