Latest from China

An acquisition for a2? Stock goes into trading halt

Trade in a2 Milk shares has gone on hold pending an announcement.

China’s spy agency accuses NZ of ‘harassment’, ‘intimidation’ of Chinese citizens

SIS confirms it has engaged with individuals connected with certain front organisations.

China launch of missile to the South Pacific 'concerning' - Winston Peters

It's the first time China has launched a missile into the Pacific in the past 44 years.

China unleashes stimulus blitz to lift growth

Financial Times: Property and stock market support given go-ahead to boost demand.

Inside Economics: Are we facing an export crisis, how we can revive ‘rock star' economy?

OPINION: How has Australia avoided recession while we’ve struggled?

Opinion: It’s no longer glorious to get rich in China – it’s dangerous

Financial Times: Why no one wants to be the nation’s top tycoon any more.

Clark and Peters unite on UN's Gaza ceasefire failure

Winston Peters to meet Joe Biden, highlighting UN's Ukraine failure and global diplomacy.

HSBC hit by surge in Hong Kong property loan defaults

Financial Times: Bank has more than $4.8bn in exposure to defaulted loans in Hong Kong.

Typhoon Yagi: At least 24 dead, hundreds injured in Vietnam

The typhoon was Asia's most powerful storm this year.

Opinion: EV company shares have tanked, but will they recharge?

OPINION: Rough ride for EVs is far from over, but eventual dominance is still likely.

CIA boss reveals genuine risk of Russia using nuclear weapons at start of Ukraine war

Burns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.

China’s new back doors into Western markets

Financial Times: How Chinese companies set up shop to get around tariffs and barriers.

Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook

The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.

New Zealand and China navigate trade ties amid concerns of foreign influence

The Chinese Embassy denied it was a competitor or threat to New Zealand.

Developer Shundi Customs vs builder China Construction in High Court over $300m Seascape

Dispute follows China Construction winning an August 2 tribunal adjudication.

Concerning new bat coronavirus detected in Chinese fur farms

Nature paper says ‘zoonotic soup’ of viruses in farmed animals much greater than thought.