NZINC. and the Auckland Business Chamber present the China Business Summit, New Zealand’s premier platform for exploring the economic, commercial and political dimensions of the New Zealand-China relationship.

Despite global headwinds, our trade with China remains resilient. In the year to December 2024, New Zealand exported nearly NZ$18 billion in goods to China – almost double the combined total of our next two largest export markets, with services exports adding another NZ$3.1 billion. China is also our largest source of imported goods, worth NZ$16.8 billion.

At the same time, we face a rapidly shifting environment where geopolitics, trade, and national security are deeply intertwined. New Zealand businesses must capture value in the China market while navigating growing geopolitical and economic pressures.

The recent pause in US-China trade tensions, a 90-day truce that lowered tariffs and softened rhetoric, provides a temporary reprieve for global markets. But for smaller, trade-dependent nations like New Zealand, the question remains: what happens next? With deep-rooted rivalries still in play, the pressure to navigate between competing interests is only intensifying.

The China Business Summit 2025 will unpack these challenges along with the opportunities they bring. This year’s Summit convenes senior policymakers, influential business leaders, and strategic thinkers from across government, industry, and academia. Attendees will gain candid insights into China’s economic outlook, the state of the bilateral relationship, and the broader forces shaping global trade.

In a pivotal year, this is an unmissable event for business and political leaders seeking clarity, connection, and a strategic edge.

Join us to make sense of China’s next chapter – and New Zealand’s place within it.