Erik Bethel, of SinoLatin Capital addressed the question at recent Latin America China Investors Forum in Shanghai. Amidst much speculation regarding the slowdown of China’s GDP, with 2012 estimates likely to fall below 8%, SinoLatin Capital dispelled fears of a “China Meltdown” to an audience of 500 delegates from Latin America and China. “Latin America will continue to be an indispensable commodities supplier for China. “The majority of the China analysts in the western media are focused on the short-term,” noted Bethel. “Will China’s GDP growth decline by one percent or by two percent this year? I think people are missing the more important medium and long-term picture. The China story is about demographics and urbanization.