A powerful Chinese politician says New Zealand is seen as attractive to foreign investors and it's a reputation we should value.

China is poised to upgrade its ground-breaking free trade agreement with NZ but becoming in favour of NZ's dairy exporters will be problematic.

Maling's proposal to acquire 50% of Silver Fern Farms reaffirms that Chinese investors are interested in New Zealand's rural and food-based assets.

A business connection made over lunch has dished up an opportunity for Southland beef and lamb in the Chinese city of Xi'an.

If there is one thing Labour hates more than National getting credit for something, it is the Greens getting credit for something, writes Claire Trevett.

Chinese Vice-Premier directly asked Steven Joyce for the assurance on New Zealand investment policy in a 45 minute meeting in Beijing yesterday.

Regulatory niggles facing exporters and an upgrade to NZ's free trade agreement with China will be among the issues discussed at a trade forum in Beijing this week.

Prime Minister John Key says the decision to reject a bid by the Chinese-owned Pure 100 to buy Lochinver Station does not send mixed messages.

Ministers turn down bid by Chinese billionaire Jiang Zhaobai to buy the Lochinver Station.

September is early spring in New Zealand and is "Golden Autumn" in China.

China government backed Bright Food is understood to be the party in talks to take a stake in Silver Fern Farms.

New Zealand shares fell yesterday to their lowest level this year as offshore volatility weighed on sentiment again with markets across Asia weaker, with the exception of Australia.

Will a Kiwi white knight emerge to fully recapitalise Silver Fern Farms, or will Chinese interests emerge as 50-50 partners with a New Zealand consortium to take the company forward?

Ownership of at least 30 to 40 per cent of New Zealand's biggest meat processor, Silver Fern Farms, looks set to pass to Chinese interests in a $100-million deal, say sources.

Deal would increase dominance of New Zealand's biggest meat exporter but erode farmer control of the industry.

China's move doesn't have to spark rivalry, Japanese visitor tells Herald political editor Audrey Young.

New Zealand is likely to feel the impact of a slowdown in China, say economists.

Business editor Liam Dann looks at just how much of a concern the China market crash should be for us here in New Zealand.

China's biggest currency intervention for more than two decades has jolted financial markets out of their traditional August lull.

Far beyond the big cities, growth in China's west is creating business opportunities for New Zealand companies.

As China guides its currency lower, it heightens default risks on foreign- currency debt and increases the odds of capital flight, which would slam stock prices.

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.