New Zealand's trade relationship with China remains safe until a decision is made about Aukus II.
But Chinese consumer confidence is low, and New Zealand exports to its biggest export market are flatlining.
Dan reports from his trip observing the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in China.
There's also a proposal from IRD to lift GST, while lowering PAYE for low-income earners and latest from the just-released business optimism survey.
Dan Brunskill is an economic policy reporter for Interest NZ
