Abstract:
In "China is dangerously struggling but New Zealand refuses to notice, warns expert" (NBR, July 9), US academic Professor David Shambaugh is quoted as stating that "New Zealand’s trade dependency on Chi New Zealand al risk of relying on the emerging power too much even while it has serious structural problems." Reflecting on this assertion is important for the government, businesses and individuals – our livelihoods depend on our ability to market products, services,and ideas beyond the confines of our borders. This article provides another perspective on the growing concentration of trade with China, the risks and what we can do about them.