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Is China finding its new economic direction?

Is the Asian giant on the brink of collapse, or finding its new economic direction?

The big short is back in Chinese stocks

Chinese equities are once again in the cross hairs of short sellers.

China's lessons for Australia about wool

A Chinese wool tycoon seeks to revive the ailing Australian wool industry.

Selfie taker and zookeeper killed by walrus

A walrus at a zoo in the Chinese city has drowned a businessman who tried to take several selfies with her, and a zookeeper who tried to rescue the man.

China's scary lesson for the world

First it was the Berlin Wall. Now there's the Great Firewall of China, the virtual barrier preventing info harmful to the Communist Party from entering the country.

Chinese airports offer 'women-only' checks

Women travelling in China can now opt to go through "female-only" security checks, following a three month trial at Beijing International Airport.

Why everyone wants China's $8.5b VR market

Hip-hop dancers, military marchers and daredevils in winged suits are bringing China's Internet titans into the world of virtual reality.

Diplomatic spat over human spam claim

A diplomatic incident has been sparked by claims canned human meat is being sent to Africa.

Tourists threaten ancient Chinese frescoes

Abandoned for centuries, the Mogao Grottoes somehow survived everything that nature and man could throw at them, including earthquakes, floods and sandstorms.

ICBC soars as Chinese-owned bank taps trade ties

ICBC (NZ) has lifted its loan book by 343 percent.

Key with Xi: 'It's the most direct I have been'

There is a perception that New Zealand's dairy exporters have been disadvantaged by more favourable terms in China's recent FTA with Australia.

Why is one of China's most wanted in NZ?

China has revealed that New Zealand citizen Bill Liu is ranked number five on its Top 100 extradition list.

Editorial: NZ and China can settle on extradition

The Prime Minister has faced two curly issues on his trade mission to China where he hopes to update our free trade agreement.

'Beacon of hope' for NZ dairy industry

Signals that New Zealand could secure a better deal on its Free Trade Agreement with China is a "beacon of hope" for our dairy industry, said the head of an export association.

China: Mogao's Grottoes of the Buddhas

It took some time to adjust to the gloom after the bright sunshine outside.

Larry Williams: Trade deal for Chinese crooks is good bargain

COMMENT: This is about Chinese committing crimes in China. They knew the consequences. They're fugitives on the run. They should be dealt with under China's law, writes Larry Williams.

Film-making deal to bring 72 jobs

NZ's Huhu Studios has signed an $86 million deal with a Chinese "powerhouse in the animation industry" to co-finance and co-produce five movies.

China's richest man eyeing NZ property?

China's richest man, Alibaba online shopping founder Jack Ma, says he'd like to buy a home in New Zealand.