David Mahon: China will watch Election 2026 closely

About this episode

David Mahon discusses the implications of New Zealand's trade relationship with China in light of its security concerns with the United States.

China-based business consultant David Mahon says New Zealand could be risking its trade relationship by pandering to the United States’ security concerns

People in this episode

Host: Gareth Vaughan

Guest: David Mahon

Topics covered

• China
• New Zealand
• trade relationship
• Election 2026
• security concerns

Keywords

• China
• New Zealand
• trade
• Election 2026
• security

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Places: New Zealand, United States

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