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Cuteness of pandas a money-spinner

Chengdu is a booming high-tech hub but fiery cuisine and pandas - came first.

Fake thing about China could affect us all

No one really knows what is going on in the world's second largest economy.

Steady as she goes way to go for economy

The business year starts gradually and, usually, nervously. This year is no exception.

Dollar gains as yuan rate fixed higher

The New Zealand dollar regained ground after China fixed the yuan reference rate marginally higher.

China panic clashes with modest growth slowdown

While stock plunges in countries like the US can pose major economic challenges because of the impact on household wealth, that's less been the case in China.

NZ shares continue to slide

New Zealand shares fell for a fourth day as fears over China's economy cloud global markets.

Wall Street's worst ever start to a year

Share markets around the world continue to tumble as billionaire George Soros warned of more trouble ahead and urged investors to be cautious.

China's wobbles weigh on Kiwi market

New Zealand shares extended their slide from the record high reached on December 31.

Fears for HK publisher of Xi exposé

The 'disappearing' Hong Kong publisher is in China, where he is "cooperating with the authorities with an investigation".

China tries to recreate ancient route

Slowly but surely, a four-lane highway is beginning to take shape on the sparsely populated Central Asian steppe.

Why Chinese traders love manipulated stocks

The only way to truly understand China's stock market is by learning the tactics of traders who routinely manipulate it.

Orwellian model won't keep the internet free

China and Russia promote a restrictive "sovereignty" model.

Speight's out and Moa in for Coast to Coast

For the first time in over three decades, competitors in the 2016 Coast to Coast won't be handed a well-earned Speight's after they complete.

Fran O'Sullivan: Face-time in Beijing a Key priority

China will be back on John Key's dance card in 2016 with PM making plans for another official visit perhaps as early as March, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Kiwis stranded in Beijing ahead of Xmas

Several New Zealanders trying to get home for Christmas are stranded in Beijing.

China top export destination in November

China cemented its position as New Zealand's top export destination in November.

China weakening a worry, says analyst

China's economic conditions deteriorated in the fourth quarter, raising doubts over whether it is transitioning from manufacturing to services-led growth.

Slow boats from China getting even slower

Even with fuel at its cheapest price in almost a decade, the ships that carry goods around the world have been cutting speed.