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Billionaire: Don't fear my investments

A Chinese billionaire behind the controversial buy-up of the Crafar dairy farms and Lochinver Station says New Zealanders have nothing to fear from his investments in the country.

China president's open letter to NZ

Ahead of his third visit to New Zealand tonight, China's President Xi Jinping has penned this letter to New Zealanders.

Reaction to Chinese property buyers 'racism' + video

Racism is behind negative reactions to Chinese buyers in the property market, says the head of one of New Zealand's largest law firms.

TV deal opens door to China

A China-New Zealand television co-production agreement is set to help Kiwi producers access the Chinese market as the country eyes greater controls on foreign television content.

Crafar buyer now owns Q'town Hilton

The identity of the new owner of Queenstown's Hilton hotel has been revealed - and it's the group behind the controversial Crafar farm and Lochinver Station purchase.

Xi's visit big chance to push NZ Inc

The Chinese President's state visit is a massive marketing opportunity for NZ, with a large contingent of Chinese media set to arrive this week.

Aussies claim they have better China FTA

Luxury cars for China's rich

In China, where millionaires are being minted daily, the bar for conspicuous consumption is being raised ever higher.

Rinehart eyes milk formula market

Aussie billionaire Gina Rinehart is planning a A$500m investment to supply infant formula to a Chinese market forecast to almost double over three years.

Apple and Alibaba talk marriage of mobile payments

Apple's Tim Cook and Alibaba's Jack Ma said they're open to working together to turn phones into tools for buying and selling stuff.

Alibaba goes to Hollywood, for content

Alibaba's Jack Ma is on the prowl for entertainment it can sell to Chinese consumers through its set-top boxes.

TV show introduces 400m Chinese to NZ

Tourism New Zealand says it has scored a $170 million coup after more than 400 million viewers across China tuned in for the reality show <i>"Dad, where are we going?"</i>.

China trade needs more than logs and milk

Two-way trade with China has doubled every five years since the early 1990s but the historic growth rates may not continue.

Will more Chinese snap up NZ houses?

An economist says China's plans to ease the restrictions its citizens face when investing overseas will see more Chinese money flowing into NZ's property market.

Anton Blijlevens and Jack Shan: Enforcing your rights at Chinese trade fairs

Kiwi companies are increasingly turning to trade fairs in China as a gateway to the international and Chinese market.

Spy fears put iconic hotel sale on hold

Concerned about potential security risks, the US government is taking a close look at last week's sale of New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel to a Chinese insurance company.

China cuts thousands of 'phantom' workers from payroll

162,629 employees who had continued to draw salaries after leaving their posts have been removed from China's state payrolls.

Chinese group buys Waldorf Astoria

NYC's Waldorf Astoria hotel is set to become the biggest prize yet for buyers from China who have been pouring money into US real estate.