China wants Chinese brands
Mainland Chinese consumers have a penchant for labels saying "Made by China" or "Made in China".
Mainland Chinese consumers have a penchant for labels saying "Made by China" or "Made in China".
Some textile jobs are coming back from Asia to the US after companies are finding it cheaper to produce goods in the South.
Countries with large current-account surpluses need to boost domestic demand to help correct imbalances, says the IMF.
China share-market leverage from sources such as online lenders and umbrella trusts has plunged by 61 per cent.
Just one year ago, it seemed unthinkable that officials in Wellington and Sydney, more typically known for their hawkishness and stubborn independence, would join the global race towards zero.
If the govt delivers on its promise to encourage spending, China's consumer base could hit $67 trillion over the next decade.
Assistant professor of finance Noah Smith asks what if other nations can't pick up the slack when China slows?
Finance Minister says Chinese counterparts have expressed concern to him, saying debate on foreign buyers more "hard-edged" in NZ than in other countries.
A cluster of Chinese restaurants does not make a "Chinatown", much as some people might wish it to be so.
Former Labour party official attacks leadership for singling out Chinese people: "I am Maori. My wife is of Chinese descent. My money is not foreign."
Househunters based in China made up more than half the visitors to New Zealand’s top Mandarin property sales web site, most only looking in Auckland.
While collaboration is known to provide a quick avenue into the Asian markets, it comes with the complexities of managing a partnership.
How do Kiwis really feel about Asian people? Results from a sprawling study show warmth toward Asians has been growing.
The founder of a Mandarin property website says the true buyers from China are migrants and those looking for good schools.
Phil Twyford says Auckland owes a real estate employee who leaked data about thousands of real estate deals a “debt of gratitude”.
Fonterra says it is disappointed about a poor first-half result expected by its Chinese infant formula investment, Beingmate Baby & Child.
Rodney Jones says it's time to take action on the issue of Chinese property investment.
Landlords, lawyers, real estate agents and accountants have presented submissions to the Parliamentary select committee.
Juwai.com has surveyed users and found 36 per cent of people spoken to bought property in New Zealand for investment.
Cabinet power broker Steven Joyce needs to do more than sniff the political breeze when it comes to foreign house buyers, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
BNZ chief economist calls on New Zealand leaders to follow Australia's example as fears grow Chinese rich will seek shelter from turbulent stock market in property market.
Equities advanced, while US Treasuries fell, after Chinese stocks bounced and Greece prepared to submit fresh proposals.
Chinese stocks staged a spectacular comeback yesterday after Wednesday's horror losses.
If the turmoil knocks domestic confidence and with it internal domestic demand there will be a spillover effect, writes Fran O'Sullivan. The Chinese Government is a significant buyer of NZ Government bonds.
The Chinese dairy firm partially owned by Fonterra has been suspended from trading amid the Chinese stock market turmoil.
China's ongoing share rout spread jitters through the Asia-Pacific region yesterday, sparking falls across equity markets from Japan to New Zealand.
Shoppers worldwide are forecast to spend less on gadgets in 2015 than they did in 2014 - the first drop since 2010.
Another ugly start for China’s stock market as index plunges 8.2 per cent in the first three minutes.
Chinese shares are plunging again today, suggesting a raft of Govt-introduced measures aimed at halting the sell-off are failing.