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China looks into deep sea mining in PNG waters
The Chinese deep-sea explorer ship, Zhang Jian, has set sail from Shanghai to the New Britain Trench in Papua New Guinea.
Guam calls on China to respect South China Sea ruling
Guam's Delegate to the US Congress has called on China to respect a ruling in favour of the Philippines over the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
What next for the South China Sea?
China's ambitions for the South China Sea took a serious blow this week with a landmark (seamark?) ruling rejecting many of the China's claims to the strategically vital waterway. Bill Hayton is a… Audio
China growth prospects sustainable - professor
A visiting Chinese academic says that country's growth prospects are sustainable and will help create jobs. Audio
South China Sea ruling will intensify conflict - China
An international tribunal's ruling denying China's claims in the South China Sea will intensify the conflict there, Beijing's ambassador to the US has said.
Beijing's South China Sea claims rejected by court
An international tribunal has dismissed China's claim to much of the South China Sea, which is rich in mineral, energy and fishing resources. China called the ruling "ill-founded" and says it will not… Audio
Trade Min hopes to make China FTA upgrade progress
The upgrade of New Zealand's free trade agreement with China should get into gear later in the year, according to Trade Minister Todd McClay. Audio
NZ watches South China Sea decision
New Zealand and other countries are keenly awaiting a court verdict, due this evening, on who controls a key part of the South China Sea.
NZ nervously eyes SE Asian dispute as decision nears
New Zealand awaits an international ruling on a dispute between China and the Philippines over part of the South China Sea - China insists New Zealand's trade routes won't be affected. Audio
China and PNG forge ever closer links
China and Papua New Guinea have signed agreements to establish direct flights to Beijing.
Elaine Yan Ling Ng: textiles and tehnology
Kim Hill talks to Hong Kong-based designer Elaine Yan Ling Ng who interweaves technology with her textiles and furnishings at The Fabrick Lab. She visited Wellington as a keynote speaker for Nature… Audio
Evacuations in Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Nepartak
Taiwan is bracing itself for the arrival of a vast typhoon, with thousands of people evacuated and soldiers put on standby.
Minister seeks advice on China extradition ruling
Justice Minister Amy Adams is considering her options, after a court ordered her to reconsider her decision to send a murder-accused to face trial in China.
Judge orders rethink on returning murder-accused to China
The Justice Minister has been ordered to reconsider sending an accused killer to face trial in China, because there are questions over whether he will recieve a fair trial. Audio
China still a global economic worry
An investment manager is warning that China remains a significant economic risk for world growth and it should not be forgotten in the uncertainty caused by the British vote to leave the European… Audio
The internet of cars
China's car industry seems to be calling all the shots in the race to put the internet into more vehicles in the future; bad news for US tech giants like Apple and Google. Also a slump in demand for… Audio
Chinese steel factory provides fake test certificates
More revelations about the Chinese steel factory that made steel strand for Waterview Connection. Now it's provided fake test certificates for other steel. Our reporter Phil Pennington has the… Audio
Ttourist operators try to tap in to the growing Chinese market.
A record number of Chinese tourists are visiting New Zealand. Audio
Chinese bank staff spanked for poor performance
A video has surfaced online showing staff at a Chinese bank being publicly spanked when they did not "exceed themselves" during a training session.
Millions petition against dog meat festival in China
An annual two-day dog meat festival is underway in China, where 2-thousand animals are expected to be slaughtered. Audio
