A chance for businesses to reconnect with a changing China.

The China Business Summit began in Auckland at 7am this morning.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will speak —covering topics like trade and investment— and insights from his recent trip to China and Nato Summit attendance.

The Chinese Ambassador and the New Zealand China Council are also attending.

Council Executive Director, Alistair Crozie told Kate Hawkesby that it's significant, being the first in-person summit since Covid.

He says no-one's been to the market until recently and this event gives businesses a chance to get to grips with how China's evolved.

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