A former trade negotiator says companies shouldn't rely completely on China.

New briefings seen by our newsroom reveal the government is worried foreign powers may use economic issues to back us into a corner.

It shows trade officials have been widen the country's portfolio, to strengthen resilience against economic coercion.

Charles Finny told Mike Hosking the Chinese economy isn't growing as fast as it used to. 

China took more than 21-billion-dollars of our exports in 2022, one of our largest trading partners.

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A former trade negotiator says companies shouldn't rely completely on China.
New briefings seen by our newsroom reveal the government is worried foreign powers may use economic issues to back us into a corner.
It shows trade officials have been widen the country's portfolio, to strengthen resilience against economic coercion.
Charles Finny told Mike Hosking the Chinese economy isn't growing as fast as it used to. China took more than 21-billion-dollars of our exports in 2022, one of our largest trading partners.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.