The New Zealand China Council says the trade relationship between the two countries still has huge potential.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will arrive to meet the Prime Minister in Wellington this week.
Two-way trade between the countries was worth nearly $38 billion last year.
Executive Director Alistair Crozier told Mike Hosking that trading opportunities will continue to grow.
He says despite some Covid related speed wobbles, it's predicted China's middle class will double from 400 million to 800 million in 15 years.
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