China is set to return to its economic powerhouse state after years of restrictions.

Chinese consumers are out of lockdown and ready to spend, and this has economists all over the world recalibrating their global growth forecasts. 

NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann says the return of Chinese consumers will be good for New Zealand's economy.

Liam Dann says the expected wave of Chinese tourists will be ready to spend and keep the price for commodities steady.

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