China
Russel Norman meets with Tibetan community
The Chinese president, Xi Jinping arrived in New Zealand last night off the back of the G20 summit in Brisbane. The president will meet with New Zealand Government and business leaders, but protests… Audio
Growing Roots Chinese Refuge
Seventy five years ago several hundred Chinese women and children arrived in New Zealand, fleeing the Japanese invasion of China. These were the wives and children of the Chinese men already here. The… Audio
China's president arrives today for three-day visit
Chinese-New Zealanders say Xi Jinping will be keen to portray his country as a good business partner. Audio
China's president Xi Jinping beings visit to New Zealand today
The Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in New Zealand this afternoon for talks with New Zealand Government and business leaders. Audio
Australia and China sign free trade deal worth $18 billion
Australia and China have signed a landmark free trade deal that's been more than a decade in the making. Audio
Who's afraid of the big bad dragon?
Chinese students get stellar results on international exams in math, reading and science. But it comes at a cost according to an expert on China's education system, Yong Zhao. In his new book, 'Who's… Audio
NZ trade with China booms while FTA languish
Selling more and more to China appears to be New Zealand's sole trade option, as efforts to broker other deals come to nothing. Audio
China is poised to further open its economy to investors
Radio NZ Asia correspondent Ryan Bridge reports China is poised to further open up its economy to the world next week with the debut of the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock exchange link. Audio
Pundit - Global Economies
Economic historian Dr Neville Bennett as to where the money is. Why is there not more outrage at neo-liberal economic politics? Audio
Australia finalises massive beef export deal with China
Australian officials are finalising a deal to export potentially up to one million cattle a year to China to meet booming demand for red meat. Audio
PM flies to Beijing for start of international meetings.
The Prime Minister flies to Beijing on Sunday for the start of a round of international meetings, which will end next weekend in Brisbane with the G20 summit of the world's largest economies. Audio
No response from China about climate change report
China, the world's biggest producer and consumer of coal, is on notice tonight, with the latest warning from the UN that global greenhouse gas emissions are at their highest level in more than… Audio
Gender discrimination in China
Author of "Socialism is Great!" Lijia Zhang has written about her own experience of working in a rocket factory back in the days of China under Chairman Mao - right through to today's fast growing… Audio
Cheshire Architects: In pursuit of the extraordinary
Together, father and son architects Pip and Nat Cheshire direct a small team of 25, many of whom are straight out of architecture school. Their fresh eyes and perspectives are valued, alongside those… Audio
Look at value not volume, trade body tells China exporters
Exporters to China are being told there's too much focus on volume instead of value. Audio
Australian and Chinese police poised to seize corrupt assets
The Australian Federal Police are poised to seize assets of corrupt Chinese officials in an unprecedented joint operation. Audio
Celebrating Confucius
Established to enhance understanding between China and countries around the globe, the 10th anniversary of the Confucius Institute is being celebrated by three universities in New Zealand. Lynda is at… Audio
Asia correspondent Jamil Anderlini
News from the Asian region with our correspondent Financial Times Beijing Bureau chief, Jamil Anderlini. Audio
Chinese plans for huge nickel smelter in Vanuatu
The prospect of low taxes and cheap labour have made Vanuatu an attractive option for a Chinese-backed joint venture hoping to build a huge nickel smelter. Audio
Destinies Divided - Author Mee-mee Phipps
She's outrageously outspoken and passionate about our history. Lynda Chanwai-Earle hears from the New Zealand Chinese author Mee-mee Phipps about her second historical novel Destinies Divided, a book… Audio