There's been a lot of talk about China being a saviour for the global economy. The sheer size of China, and the fact that they have instituted a substantial stimulus package for infrastructure projects and business loans has been the source of a lot of comfort for producers in the west. To have such a huge recipient of primary products for export is what many say is driving the activity in countries like Brazil and Russia - and Canada to some degree. But, just how accurate is this picture?
