How have things fared since then for Asia's "Axis of Reform"? Not very well, unfortunately, says William Pesek.

Willie Pesek asks if China's central bank is up for the responsibility of helping steer the world's second biggest economy.

Comvita beat its guidance with a 28pc gain in annual profit, saying purchases by Asian tourists helped drive sales.

Export log prices, which fell to a three-year low this month, may start to pick up as demand improves in China.

Apple and the World Wildlife Fund will work together to manage as many as 1 million acres of forests across China.

Hillary Clinton has fallen silent on the TPP, an interesting departure from her statements as the nation's top diplomat.

It's a tough time to be an investment banker in Southeast Asia. Mergers involving Southeast Asian companies have dropped 45 per cent this year to the lowest level since 2009.

Jesse Mulligan lists his five must-try dishes in Hong Kong - with breakfast tripe for the more adventurous.

Air NZ China Manager Nick Judd talks to Alexander Speirs about the prospects in China for our national carrier.

As our ties with China grow but old alliances remain, the issue of trust will come to the fore, says David Mahon.

Is New Zealand making the most of its favoured relationship with China, asks Alex Malley.

The Xuelong is Beijing's polar workhorse and made headlines in 2013 when its helicopter airlifted passengers from the ice-bound Akademik Shokalskiy.

Dairy giant Fonterra has plans to forge on in China despite being buffeted by a downturn, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Forget the fight of the century – this is the table tennis match of the century.

China has had 35 years of hypergrowth, but now it's over. It's going to have to settle for really, really good growth instead.

A young New Zealander facing drugs charges and a possible death penalty goes on trial today in China.

Foreign Minister Murray McCully is facing more criticism after his office sent instructions telling MPs not to attend an upcoming Falun Gong celebration to avoid upsetting the Chinese government.

New Zealand export log prices fell to a seven-month low as high inventories on Chinese ports dent demand in the country's largest market.

The Overseas Investment Office gave consent for Carrington Holiday Park Jade, owned by Guo Jie Gui, to buy the 2.5ha Whatuwhiwhi Holiday Park from its New Zealand owners.

When it comes to big fossil finds, China is full of surprises, and the latest dinosaur discovery is no exception.

In China, a Californian company with an NZ connection is working hard to improve the quality of film production on the mainland.

Social media helps get the Zespri message across, writes Bill Bennett.

Chinese make up a large and growing percentage of New Zealand's population, so we need to lift our game.

The "if you build it, they will come" mantra does not seem to be working, writes business editor Liam Dann.

All roads lead to China but don't rush it, warns Michael Barnett.

Govt Minister Steven Joyce had less than three days in Shanghai for business and efficiency was the name of his game.

CEOs Theo Spierings of Fonterra and Christopher Luxon of Air New Zealand give their thoughts on China.

Variation in Chinese consumer appetite has the ability to create volatility in revenue and return for NZ business.