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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.

As China’s EVs dominate auto market, Japan, Europe lose ground
Electric and plug-in hybrid car sales are growing rapidly in China.

'Insert leader here': Awkward social media post from Trade Minister's account
The post said he attended a "dinner hosted by [insert TBC senior Chinese leader]".

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.

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

Fran O’Sullivan: Premier Li Qiang's NZ visit sparks business optimism
OPINION: Li’s “business-friendly” reputation precedes him.

PwC faces crisis in China over audit of failed property giant Evergrande
Financial Times: Role in approving failed property giant’s accounts has led to infighting.

Inside Economics: That lost 1994 Pak'nSave receipt, China's rebound, and are banks ripping us off?
OPINION: Liam Dann answers economics questions and digs through the week's economic news.

Markets with Madison: Tech war
The United States is forcing TikTok to sell its platform domestically as concerns over a technology war rise in Silicon Valley. Video / Carson Bluck / Alyse Wright

Forest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high
"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."

How TikTok’s Chinese owner tightened its grip on the app
Financial Times: Insiders say ByteDance is exerting increasing influence over TikTok.

Master Brewer celebrates 50 years
Master Brewer David Meads talks beer and working at Lion Breweries for 50 years.

Editorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economy
OPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.