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Podcast: The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episode: John McKinnon: NZ China Council Chair on the report finding New Zealand must compete to retain Chinese international students
Description: 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. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.