COMMENT: Warm relationship will be a plus with trade talks to hammer out.

There is a risk of a more protectionist trade era ahead, PM Bill English said today.

The top product Chinese consumers are buying from New Zealand has been revealed.

COMMENT: China's economy isn't easily captured in a quick snapshot, writes Liam Dann.

Implementing reforms is beneficial for China's trade partners says Raymond Yeung.

COMMENT: Services must achieve market openings in FTA upgrade, Charles Finny writes.

An upgraded FTA with China will be another significant milestone for NZ says Todd McClay.

COMMENT: The upgrade of the FTA is an opportunity for tech advances to be accounted for.

Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Bill English met in Wellington today

COMMENT: Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang writes exclusively of his regard for NZ.

Premier Li Keqiang will visit NZ next week to mark 45 years of diplomatic relations.

Shoppers in the big centres won't be able to spend up during Easter stat days.

COMMENT: NZ's trade policy relaunched ahead of Chinese Premier's visit.

The government wants free trade agreements to cover 90 per cent of exported goods.

New Zealand's trade deficit narrowed to $18 million in February.

Bill English wants to bring the public on board with a new trade strategy.

New job advertisements rose more than 17 per cent in February.

China is proving a counter-balance to Donald Trump's protectionist sentiments.

New Zealand shares dropped, led lower by Fletcher Building's earnings downgrade, with Metlifecare and Metro Performance Glass also falling.

EDITORIAL: The second most powerful man in China arrives in our country at a time of great political uncertainty for international commerce.

The Trump administration rejected a statement from other leading economies against the perils of trade protectionism.

COMMENT: Want to know what's going on in NZ's external affairs? Ask Australia.

Dairy co-operative's top executive in China says Beingmate investment is strategic and not financial.

Milk exporter Oravida has put another $50,000 into the National Party's war chest.

Two-thirds of consumers have been stung by extra costs when buying goods and services.

Talk of a border tax in the US is creating significant uncertainty for NZ beef and wine exporters

New Zealand shares were mixed, with Heartland Bank hitting a record and Sky Network Television gaining.

For the first time in two-and-a-half years, New Zealand farmers expect their on-farm spending to increase and farm debt to reduce.

Real estate agents, lawyers and accounts will soon face tougher anti-money-laundering rules under a bill introduced to Parliament today.

The country saw 92,000 visitors from Germany and 215,000 from Britain last year.