The New Zealand women's hockey team has lost to China in in Pukekohe to finish its test series against Argentina and China without a win.
China led 2-0 at half-time and won 4-2 with the Black Sticks goals coming from Krystal Forgesson, Charlotte Harrison.
The Champions Trophy-bound Asian side won the first rtest in Hamilton 3-2 after Argentina had swept their three test series.
While Coach Mark Hager would have been disappointed with the scoreline, many of the eveloping young players stepped up well.