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Taiwan elects candidate strongly opposed by China as president in historic vote

China had called the poll a choice between war and peace.

Five key risks to economy this year, ASB says

Inflation, Kiwi overspending, and a volatile global situation are getting attention.

China Construction Bank's mortgagee sale: 33 units go for $25m+

The bank put places up for mortgagee sale via JLL last year, a sign of repayment distress.

Greg Smith: What does 2024 have in store?

OPINION: Trump, the 'Magnificent Seven' and events close to home are worth watching.

Chess player sues to reclaim the title he lost for defecating in bath

Chess competitor has sued the national association in China for mental distress.

Carrington Resort: A high-end dream turned nightmare

The future of a resort plagued with community issues and lawsuits looks dire.

Gracie MacKinlay on Mighty Ape’s record-breaking 2023 sales

MacKinlay says the retailers face a challenging 2024 despite record-breaking sales.

Juha Saarinen: How the chip war and the future of AI will decide world power

OPINION: Western export controls notwithstanding, the Chinese aren’t giving up.

Tesla overtaken by China’s BYD as world’s biggest EV maker

Financial Times: Sales from Elon Musk’s group beat estimates, fall behind Chinese rival.

China quietly rebuilds secretive base for nuclear tests

New York Times: Could increase the lethality of China's rapidly expanding missile force.

NZ lawyer hired by Hong Kong tycoon to fight national security charges

Activist Jimmy Lai is charged with violating China-imposed national security law.

NZ and Aus increase defence co-operation to combat Pacific militarisation

The leaders of the two countries have met for the first time since Luxon became NZ PM.

Audrey Young: Foreign Minister Mark III - Peters surrounded by old work family

OPINION: Foreign policy is definitely under new management.

Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 111 people

More than 200 people were injured in the magnitude 6.2 quake.

Car imports take a tumble in November but we still have a trade deficit

A big drop in EV imports is a strong feature of the latest overseas trade statistics.

Sharemarket well-positioned for 2024 after stronger-than-expected year - Mark Lister

OPINION: Our market is heavily weighted to defensive businesses that pay dividends.

Temu alleges Shein is using ‘mafia-style intimidation’ of suppliers to curtail rival retailer's growth

In the lawsuit, Temu alleges the actions were part of a 'desperate plan' hatched by Shein.

Putin’s good friends in America

Financial Times: Whoever controls Ukraine controls Eurasia.