Pressure is mounting for the country to retain Chinese students. 

A new NZ China Council report shows they make up 35% of international enrolments, contributing $3.6 billion a year. 

But competition is intensifying, with around 14 countries now vying for the market. 

Chair John McKinnon told Mike Hosking New Zealand has a strong story to sell. 

He says the quality of our education and being in an attractive, safe country are big draw cards. 

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