China’s growth cooled late 2025; what NZ investors can expect
ANALYSIS: Keeping a watching brief on the Chinese economy is prudent.
China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner.
Øyvinn RimerTue, 17 Feb 2026
Last year shaped up to be a much better year for the Chinese economy than what financial analysts thought possible. The shock of US President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' and subsequent tariffs escalation weighed heavily on economic forecasts for China. Yet, as it turned out, tariffs became less