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China has had spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, US official confirms

China planned to pay a cash-strapped Cuba billions of dollars as part of the negotiations.

The China Tightrope: Unpacking NZ's relationship with our biggest trading partner

A new book takes a deep dive into New Zealand's relationship with China.

Fonterra spends US$10m on US biotech stake

Fonterra has taken a small stake in US biotech company Pendulum.

Councillor accused of racism for comments on Chinese garden

Councillor Nicola Young made the comments during yesterday's meeting.

US official: Thank God for New Zealand!

US wants to avoid veering into conflict with China, says Daniel Kritenbrink.

Mixed note for dairy prices to start new season

Whole milk powder prices dropped at the first GDT auction for the 2023/24 season.

Synlait, a2 shares jump on China regulator clearance

At last, some good news for the embattled dairy company.

US close-call in strait with Chinese destroyer

The US military released video of an 'unsafe' Chinese manoeuvre in the Taiwan Strait.

Editorial: Restive China-US relations

Opinion: Our editorial on military posturing during diplomatic talks in Singapore.

Can the world make EV batteries without China?

New York Times: Despite billions in Western investment, China is streets ahead.

China plans to have astronauts on the moon before 2030

Crewed mission among expansive ambitions for space, stepping up US rivalry.

Chinese agents paid bribes in plot to disrupt anti-communist Falun Gong movement

China banned the Falun Gong movement in 1999, classifying it as an evil cult.

US v China: We know what side we're on - Defence Minister Andrew Little

There's not enough debate going in Labour, says one party stalwart.

Fran O’Sullivan: Zuru builds its house on cash

Opinion: Zuru has not turned to the international capital markets to fund growth.

Fran O'Sullivan: How China’s growth story is changing

OPINION: Investors are fuelling up their corporate jets.

ICBC marks first 10 years in NZ

ICBC explores opportunities for the New Zealand market.

Australia tries to break its dependence on China for lithium mining

New York Times: Australian government wants to break the world’s dependence on China.

Jarden Brief: US company gets cooked in chip wars as China strikes back

Quarter of the chipmaker’s revenues in jeopardy as major powers squabble over technology.