Latest from China

Shunning the 9 to 5: The Kiwi who earns a living working from exotic lands

Nathan James Thomas has engineered a digital nomad life for himself.

Beijing sizzles under record heat wave

Beijing experienced its second-hottest day on record – with temperatures soaring to 41.1C.

Who is Uncle Six? Imprisoned crime boss reveals meth empire funnelling millions to China

Despite an overstayer who couldn't speak English, he built a lucrative criminal career.

Courtroom silent as killer describes stab victim's struggle for life amid botched hit

He recalled to the jury in vivid detail the violent last moments of Ricky Wang's life.

Cooking gas explosion kills 31 people at a barbecue restaurant in China

The blast tore through the restaurant at around 8.40pm Wednesday on a busy street.

‘Extremely absurd and irresponsible’: China hits back at Biden comment

"China expresses strong dissatisfaction and opposition."

Why it seems everything we knew about the global economy is no longer true

New York Times: The paths to prosperity and shared interests have grown murkier.

Migrant 'destitute' and living in garage after visa falls through

A Chinese man is among dozens of workers left jobless after paying thousands for visas.

‘A new beginning’: Blinken and Xi pledge stability

US Secretary of State makes gains but leaves Beijing with one big request denied.

PM to visit China as it hits back over joint statement

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will lead a group of business leaders to China.

China has had spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, US official confirms

China planned to pay a cash-strapped Cuba billions of dollars as part of the negotiations.

The China Tightrope: Unpacking NZ's relationship with our biggest trading partner

A new book takes a deep dive into New Zealand's relationship with China.

Fonterra spends US$10m on US biotech stake

Fonterra has taken a small stake in US biotech company Pendulum.

Councillor accused of racism for comments on Chinese garden

Councillor Nicola Young made the comments during yesterday's meeting.

US official: Thank God for New Zealand!

US wants to avoid veering into conflict with China, says Daniel Kritenbrink.

Mixed note for dairy prices to start new season

Whole milk powder prices dropped at the first GDT auction for the 2023/24 season.

Synlait, a2 shares jump on China regulator clearance

At last, some good news for the embattled dairy company.

US close-call in strait with Chinese destroyer

The US military released video of an 'unsafe' Chinese manoeuvre in the Taiwan Strait.