China
China to look at joining TTP
The Prime Minister, John Key, is expecting China's leaders to have a good, hard look at the Trans Pacific Partnership, with a view to eventually joining the trade pact. Audio
NZ lobbies to protect red knot habitat in China
New Zealand and China are working together to protect a small stretch of wetlands vital for the survival of the red knot, or huahou bird.
Big boost for Māori exports
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is committing an extra $1.6 million to support Māori businesses wanting to grow internationally, the Minister of Māori Development has announced.
Business commentator Rod Oram
State of China-NZ trade…views from Monday's China Business Summit in Auckland; Vector sells its gas pipelines; and Obama turns down Keystone pipeline. Audio
China, Taiwan presidents hold historic talks
The leaders of China and Taiwan have held historic talks in Singapore - their first in more than 60 years.
First-ever meeting of the leaders of China and Taiwan
An historic first-ever meeting of the leaders of China and Taiwan is to take place this weekend. Audio
Australia navy alongside China's in disputed sea
The Australian Navy is conducting live fire exercises alongside Chinese warships not far from disputed artificial islands of the South China Sea. Audio
China scraps one-child policy
China has finally done away with its much hated one-child policy that's been around since 1979. Audio
China to end one-child policy
China has decided to end its decades-long one-child policy, the country's state-run news agency reports.
Panda's Big Day
International Panda expert Dr Edith MacDonald is looking at whether Wellington Zoo can viably support giant panda bears, while educating children around the country on conservation. Lynda… Audio, Gallery
Yangzhou stripped of fried rice record
A Chinese city that broke the world record for the largest serving of fried rice has been stripped of its title.
US challenges China's territory
The United States navy has sent a warship within 12 nautical miles of two artificial islands built by China in the South China Sea, in a challenge to Beijing's territorial claims in the area. Audio
Tonga may get green light on China squash exports
Officials from China are in Tonga assessing whether Tongan squash exporters can get the green light to enter the Chinese market.
Little talks land concerns with Chinese VP
Labour Party leader Andrew Little has raised concerns with China's government about Chinese investment in housing in New Zealand.
Asia correspondent - Tom Mitchell
Reports on the Chinese president's visit to the UK. Audio
Pacific Forum gets another grant from China
The Pacific Islands Forum has received US$1.05 million dollars in aid support from China.
China Revisited - a tribute to Jack Body
Outstanding New Zealand composer Jack Body passed away earlier this year, so a tribute concert is being performed by the new Zealand String Quartet with an upcoming tour to China to follow. Lynda… Audio, Gallery
China Revisited - a tribute to Jack Body
Outstanding New Zealand composer Jack Body passed away earlier this year, so a tribute concert is being performed by the new Zealand String Quartet with an upcoming tour to China to follow. Lynda…
AudioChina has more billionaires than US
The latest census of the world's super rich reveals that China has 596 billionaires, 59 more than the United States. Audio
