We need a strong platform from Government and a commonsense attitude toward business enterprises with China, advises Michael Barnett.

The China New Zealand FTA could be the nucleus for the One Belt, One Road initiative, writes Charles Finny.

Just a fortnight ago, Jack Ma did just that when he played host to the Prime Minister and a visiting New Zealand business delegation over lunch in Beijing, Fran O'Sullivan writes.

New Zealand has been cited for participating in South China Sea naval exercises but David Mahon believes our country shouldn't lose any economic favour with China.

NZ exporters will be able to access the world's biggest group of consumers easily following a partnership between Alibaba and NZ Trade and Enterprise.

The Chinese juggernaut is gathering speed but beware of the speed bumps and read the warning signs, say John Hackett and Anton Blijlevens.

Lowering of Chinese restrictions would open up the high end of the market, writes Jamie Gray.

Global marketer Zespri has refreshed its China Strategy to take advantage of the increasing consumer demand for good tasting, quality kiwifruit, reports Graham Skellern.

Fonterra gets praise from the highest level, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Latest foreign direct investment targets high-value and consumer-related sectors, writes Martin Thomson.

Innovative Auckland software company, Vista Group, is making the most of the upsurge in movie-going in China, writes Christopher Adams.

There's more to Free Trade Agreements than simply reducing tariffs - they must also break down technical barriers, says Todd McClay.

Export-oriented businesses in New Zealand will soon be able to source expert mentoring and advice on how to be ready for the big and complex Chinese market.

The latest wave of Chinese tourists is not like any previous growth market, Auckland Airport's Adrian Littlewood tells Bill Bennett.

Most Kiwi business people would not have blinked an eyelid when China revealed that a New Zealand citizen was ranked at number five on its Top 100 extradition list.

Last month, multi-national telecommunications company Huawei renewed its sponsorship of Wellington Phoenix.

In Australia foreign investment consent takes up to 40 days; here, it can take six to 12 months - and that's too long, writes Cathy Quinn.

IMF warns that measures China is taking to deal with its debt could make matters worse, writes Liam Dann.

ICBC (NZ) has lifted its loan book by 343 percent.

New research has shed light on potential factors driving A2 Milk's stellar sales growth in the booming yet fickle Chinese infant formula trade.

China's herd of 300 phone makers may be halved in 12 months by competition, a sales plateau and slowing economic growth.

Zespri has been made an "importer of record" in China - giving the kiwifruit marketer more control over its product in what is poised to become its biggest market by volume.

Stock Takes; Stocks with exposure to China's booming e-commerce trade have settled down after copping heavy selling.

The Chinese dairy producer will soon be selling infant formula on NZ supermarket shelves.

More Chinese snow enthusiasts could soon be on their way to New Zealand.

Chinese buyers' interest in New Zealand properties rose dramatically last month and Auckland is by far the most popular.

The Prime Minister has faced two curly issues on his trade mission to China where he hopes to update our free trade agreement.

New Zealand will get a better deal from its Free Trade Agreement with China, John Key says.

John Key mindful of message - with own requests, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

China Daily reports that China and New Zealand will increase agricultural co-operation and upgrade their free trade agreement to further cut tariffs and boost exchanges.