Latest from China

Another huge Chinese developer teeters, fuelling fears about the economy

New York Times: Country Garden has spooked investors after missing key debt payments.

White House unveils ban on US investment in Chinese tech sectors

Financial Times: Security threat cited, restrictions for firms linked to Chinese military.

Chinese economy falls into deflation as recovery stumbles

Financial Times: Consumer prices turn negative for first time since February 2021.

Prison ordered for meth syndicate henchman who tied drug rival to chair and stabbed him to death

The trial gave a rare first-hand insight into Auckland's lucrative underground meth labs.

Chinese exports suffer worst fall since start of pandemic

Financial Times: Flagging trade piles pressure on Beijing to take steps to revive growth.

Chinese economists told not to be negative as rebound falters

Financial Times: Authorities want analysts to avoid mention of deflation risk.

Inside billionaires' mega-makeover for $39.3m mansion

Faux British country/Camelot style gone as the changes bring more moody, minimalist flair.

Editorial: Familiar roads to an uncertain destination

OPINION: Our editorial on divergent policies leading to the General Election in October.

China flooding: 11 dead, 27 missing around Beijing after days of rain

Homes have been flooded, roads torn apart and cars piled into stacks.

'No, our bears aren't men in suits’ says Chinese zoo

If you go down to the zoo today, you'd better not wear disguise…

Will there be enough cables for the clean energy transition?

Financial Times: Demand for the infrastructure is outstripping supply

US turning Taiwan into a 'powder keg', says China

China has accused the United States of turning Taiwan into an 'ammunition depot'.

Security and economy on agenda, as top EU diplomat visits NZ

Stefano Sannino flew into Wellington last week to talk security.

Editorial: Positioning for the next crisis

OPINION: Our editorial on overtures from Australia and the United States.

Steve Braunias: Life and death in the Auckland shadows - a tragic end to the NZ dream

Steve Braunias on the tragic story of a meaningless death over a crazy misunderstanding.

'I thought I was saving them': Man blames China for jailing family

Gao Zhi and family claim China is making threats using their names to control them.