China's central bank said its surprise move to cut interest rates for the first time since 2012 is designed to help small firms.

Almost 20 partnerships between New Zealand and Chinese firms have been signed following President Xi Jinping's visit to Karaka today.

The appearance of All Black Ma'a Nonu at Premier House yesterday to give President Xi Jinping of China a No 8 All Black jersey was a light end to otherwise serious talks with John Key.

China’s President, Xi Jinping, today identified five new areas of potential co-operation between New Zealand and China.

China Southern Airlines is teaming up with star chef Al Brown to produce New Zealand-themed inflight food.

Governor General praises Chinese-NZ links as President of China Xi Jinping receives 21-gun salute at Government House in Wellington.

Ahead of his third visit to New Zealand tonight, China's President Xi Jinping has penned this letter to New Zealanders.

Racism is behind negative reactions to Chinese buyers in the property market, says the head of one of New Zealand's largest law firms.

A China-New Zealand television co-production agreement is set to help Kiwi producers access the Chinese market as the country eyes greater controls on foreign television content.

The identity of the new owner of Queenstown's Hilton hotel has been revealed - and it's the group behind the controversial Crafar farm and Lochinver Station purchase.

The Chinese President's state visit is a massive marketing opportunity for NZ, with a large contingent of Chinese media set to arrive this week.

In China, where millionaires are being minted daily, the bar for conspicuous consumption is being raised ever higher.

Aussie billionaire Gina Rinehart is planning a A$500m investment to supply infant formula to a Chinese market forecast to almost double over three years.

Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart is planning a $500m investment to supply infant formula to China.

Prime Minister John Key will join United States President Barack Obama at a meeting in Beijing tonight to put heat on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

In global operations, we tend to focus on the soft aspects of challenges, such as cross-cultural differences.

Yngve Slyngstad, Norwegian wealth fund's CEO, says almost all investment decisions are affected by what happens in China.

Twenty-three buildings taller than 200 metres are currently being planned or built in Melbourne, many by Asian developers.

For any New Zealand organisation conducting business offshore there are unknowns and this uncertainty can sometimes deter an organisation from attempting to internationalise.

Apple's Tim Cook and Alibaba's Jack Ma said they're open to working together to turn phones into tools for buying and selling stuff.

Alibaba's Jack Ma is on the prowl for entertainment it can sell to Chinese consumers through its set-top boxes.

Tourism New Zealand says it has scored a $170 million coup after more than 400 million viewers across China tuned in for the reality show "Dad, where are we going?".

Two-way trade with China has doubled every five years since the early 1990s but the historic growth rates may not continue.

An economist says China's plans to ease the restrictions its citizens face when investing overseas will see more Chinese money flowing into NZ's property market.

Kiwi companies are increasingly turning to trade fairs in China as a gateway to the international and Chinese market.

Concerned about potential security risks, the US government is taking a close look at last week's sale of New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel to a Chinese insurance company.