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Chinese air defence zone invalid, says Japan
China's new maritime air defence zone is unenforceable, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said yesterday.
China's no-fly zone raises alarm
China and Japan appeared to be a step closer to a military confrontation that could drag in the United States.
China: Shanghai temptations
Art Deco delights, juicy dumplings and split bottom pants ... despite the smog there is still plenty to see in Shanghai discovers Kirsty Wynn.
Easing of China policy may not result in baby boom
Don't expect a new Chinese baby boom, experts say, despite the first easing of the country's controversial one-child policy in three decades.
China easing rule on one child
One of the totemic policies of China's Communist Party - the ban on families having more than a single child - has been relaxed in a historic shift by Beijing's new ruling regime.
China to loosen one-child policy
China's leaders have announced the first significant easing of the country's one-child policy in nearly 30 years and moved to abolish an often-abused labour camp system.
Fran O'Sullivan: Big Two part of Key plans for next year
The PM is factoring in the possibility of a visit by Barack Obama to NZ as one of the wild cards he has to consider in setting the date for next year's election.
China boosts market reform
International financial markets are taking a wait and see approach after China's leaders announced a greater role for markets in the country's future economic strategy.
Nuplex builds third China factory to meet demand
Nuplex Industries has begun construction of its third manufacturing facility in China, which is expected to help the speciality chemicals and resins manufacturer overcome capacity constraints.
China serious about fighting corruption: Collins
Justice Minister Judith Collins says she believes China is serious about clamping down on corruption under its new leadership.
Get out of jail - hire a stand in
Many in China are unconvinced Bo Xilai will serve jail time - they believe he'll take advantage of ding zui, where a hired substitute does time instead.
Nasa's 'paranoid' ban on Chinese
Some prominent American astronomers are boycotting a meeting on exoplanets because Nasa has banned Chinese scientists from attending.
China gives US lecture over crisis
China delivered a stern lecture to the United States to live up to its responsibilities as the cornerstone of the world's economy.
Eldery woman sues children for not looking after her
As the daughter-in-law rolls open the rusted doors to her garage, light spills onto a small figure on a straw mattress. A curious face peers out.
Five dead, millions affected by typhoon
Typhoon Fitow, which is barrelling into China's east coast packing winds of more than 200km/h, has killed at least five people and impacted three million.
Obama no-show a boost for China
US President Barack Obama's decision to scrap his Asia trip is a setback for his much-advertised pledge to shift the focus of foreign policy to the Pacific and a boost for China's attempt to gain influence in the region.
Milk scare tops Key's agenda with Chinese premier
Prime Minister John Key's first big meeting at Apec in Bali will be with Chinese President Xi Jinping tomorrow night when Fonterra's food safety scare will be top of the agenda.
When the Chinese trade wall came down
Five years ago this week, the China-NZ free trade agreement took effect. Half a decade on, has the deal delivered?
Tropical storm Wutip whips Vietnam
Tropical storm Wutip lashed central Vietnam after sinking at least two Chinese fishing boats near the Paracel Islands, leaving 75 fishermen missing, officials said.
China-wood cash lures the stars
If Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman and Catherine Zeta-Jones were bemused to find themselves on a red carpet in the Chinese city of Qingdao, surrounded by security guards dressed up as soldiers this week, perhaps they should get used to it.