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China consumption slump deepens as February prices drop
Consumer spending has been in a slump since the end of the pandemic.

China to impose fresh tariffs on US agricultural imports
Trump inked an order to increase a previously imposed 10% tariff on China to 20%.

New Zealander claims mistreatment by global dance company
Shen Yun says the allegations are "grossly distorted" and linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Video / Ben Dickens

Property Insider: 6 big things likely to dominate 2025
Seascape, Ikea, some big new buildings and a court drama loom.

Auckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark site
Details revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.

Opinion: After a great run for stocks, be ready for something different
NY Times: Sizzling returns may continue, but it would be wise to prepare for next storm.

Fine wine market in the red as Chinese demand dries up
Financial Times: Prices of top-end Burgundies and vintage Champagnes fall for second year.

ProLink calls in liquidator, 190 laid off a week before Christmas
'This is just so sad, just before Christmas' - liquidator Pritesh Patel on ProLink NZ.

Watch: Kindness or cult? Questions over Chinese meditation group’s inclusion in Santa parades
Chinese spiritual group Falun Dafa participated in Santa parades around the North Island.

Christopher Luxon meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific economic (Apec) summit in Peru today. Video / NZ Herald

Luxon in Peru, Hīkoi continues and Brian Tamaki protests | NZ Herald News Update
Christopher Luxon is in Peru, weather has affected many hoping to run in the Queenstown marathon today and Brian Tamaki prepares to hold a 'Make New Zealand Great Again' rally.

Frozen velvet exports to China set to resume
MPI and China’s customs authorities have been negotiating the issue since late 2023.

China's protein consumption has changed – Rabobank
Rabobank says protein exporters need to adapt to changing consumer trends in China.

Company director 'blackmails' employee for $1.2m after he allegedly stole $400k
Justice Lang said Hua Wu signed an agreement under duress – but took too long to complain.

Younger Chinese fume at call to raise retirement age
Financial Times: Party meeting sparks online row as experts warn about ageing population.

'Largest IT outage in history', more calls for Biden to quit | Focus Morning Bulletin July 20, 2024
Yesterday experienced what is being labelled as the 'Largest IT outage in history' Meanwhile one in ten Democrats call for action from US President Joe Biden.

China's economic growth slows in second quarter
Financial Times: China has grappled with weak consumer demand and a property slowdown.

Will cash-strapped Synlait Milk survive?
As a vital shareholder meeting approaches, China's Bright Dairy says Synlait can survive.

On the run: China’s super-rich want to leave the country and some want to move Downunder
Financial Times: But capital controls mean getting money out of China is no easy task.

‘C-list’ delegation member responds to Luxon
‘Every New Zealand company on that trip wants to make the most of it.’

PM Christopher Luxon and Chinese Premier Li Qiang hold joint press conference
Luxon is expected to discuss the economy with Premier Li. The pair are also expected to raise issues of contention. Video / Mark Mitchell