Latest from Beijing

China hits back with 125% tariffs on US goods
Further American levies will be ignored by China as it plans lawsuit.

Flip-flopper in chief? Trump’s biggest U-turns
From tariffs to TikTok to abortion and more, US President often changes stance.

Watch: Chinese ‘invasion barges’ spotted on drills for first time
The barges could rapidly unload tanks and troops on enemy shores.

‘No need for NZ in the room’: Cook Islands PM hits back over deal with China
Mark Brown says NZ wants too much oversight of a new joint action plan.

‘Major breakthrough’: China unveils new futuristic fighter jets
Videos of the jets were trending on Friday.

Australian scientist claims to have solved the decade-long Flight MH370 mystery
Was the plane deliberately flown into a remote underwater terrain?

China to borrow more to shore up economy, boost banks
Financial Times: Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an gave few details on the amount of funding.

'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to court
Issue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.

Rough waters and rougher realities: Eric Murray on the true price of gold
The Kiwi rower discusses winning, losing, and why winning a gold medal isn't everything.

Wang Yi's perfectly-timed visit to New Zealand
The visit by Wang Yi to Wellington will be his first since 2017.

Beijing’s ‘broker butcher’ sparks state-driven stock rally
But foreign investors remain wary after a years-long fall in the Chinese market.

What happened to MH370? Disturbing theories, twists, latest search 10 years on
Flight MH370 disappeared a decade ago. Many are still searching for answers.

Love, lockdown and livelihood: Kiwi hockey legend's Olympic journey
The Olympics are intertwined strongly throughout hockey star Shea McAleese's life

The Havelock North man who made our mountains safer
Hamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.

Canada announces public inquiry into whether China and Russia interfered in elections
A Trudeau appointee earlier rejected an inquiry into the leaked intelligence.

Powerful Typhoon Saola makes landfall in China
Trading on Hong Kong’s stock market is suspended and hundreds of people are stranded.

Beijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years
The heavy rains have caused at least 20 deaths.

China sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan
22 of the warplanes crossed the midline of the Taiwan Strait.

China sends warships and fighter jets near Taiwan
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing aims to mend strained relations.

Beijing sizzles under record heat wave
Beijing experienced its second-hottest day on record – with temperatures soaring to 41.1C.

‘A new beginning’: Blinken and Xi pledge stability
US Secretary of State makes gains but leaves Beijing with one big request denied.