WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's role in the global economy has not been weakened amid escalating geopolitical tensions, and companies worldwide saw growth opportunities in Asia led by China, Douglas Flint, chairman of global investment firm Standard Life Aberdeen, has said.
"I think China is hugely important to the global economy and to global trade," Flint told CNBC in a recent interview. "Seven months ago, every single company in the world virtually saw its growth opportunities in Asia, led by China. I don't think that's changed."