World‘Frightening’: Experts warn of 'enormous' losses if China invades Taiwan'Some outcomes are obvious: Such as any conflict being immensely destructive.'15 Jan 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Supply chain pain set to continueOpinion: Chip wars heat up as globalisation couldn't deliver resilient supply chains.10 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldChinese invasion of Taiwan would be doomed to fail, says reportThe report from Washington lays out the huge consequences for all involved.10 Jan 04:41 AM
WorldChina to resume issuing passports, fuelling infection fears as virus surgesThe tourism move is China's latest big step away from its harsh Covid restrictions.28 Dec 05:14 PM
WorldTaiwan president resigns as party leader after election lossTsai Ing-wen has resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.26 Nov 05:28 PM
PoliticsPM Jacinda Ardern to meet China's President Xi JinpingArdern will meet with China's President in first face-to-face since 2019.17 Nov 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat Xi Jinping’s re-election in China means for NZ IncWhat’s changed since Premier Xi Jinping was controversially voted in for a third term?11 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldUS President Joe Biden to meet China’s Xi Jinping for Taiwan, Russia talksFace-to-face meeting comes amid increasingly strained US-China relations.10 Nov 06:07 PM
TravelThe surprising story behind Taiwan's xiao long bao dumplingsFrom its humble beginnings, a classic dumpling dish has taken over the world.02 Nov 01:09 AM
World'Fight tonight' mentality: US Navy chief warns China could invade Taiwan by end of the yearOfficials have indicated heightened alarm over Beijing's intentions towards the island.21 Oct 06:32 AM
WorldChinese leader Xi calls for military growthBeijing declares it is ready for war to 'safeguard China’s dignity and core interests'.16 Oct 05:52 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters visits Taiwan just weeks after China's huge naval drillsThe former deputy PM urged democracies to show greater support for one another.07 Oct 07:37 AM
WorldMoves on Taiwan will be 'crushed' - new threats from ChinaChina vehemently defends its claim to Taiwan - and won't tolerate US interference.24 Sep 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChinese drones: The latest irritant buzzing Taiwan's defencesNew York Times: Drones started buzzing the islands after the US House Speaker's visit.11 Sep 09:06 PM
TravelTaiwan welcomes back visa-free entry for Kiwi touristsThe island will welcome back New Zealand tourists from Monday.10 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldTaiwanese tycoon to fund 'civilian warriors' to defend against invasionRobert Tsao pledges $52 million to train and equip a civil defence force.03 Sep 12:00 AM
World'Very clear message': US warships sail through Taiwan Strait amid China tensionsChina has sent multiple warships around Taiwan since Nancy Pelosi's visit to the nation.28 Aug 09:13 PM
PoliticsNZ MPs set up anti-China Pacific groupTwo New Zealand MPs are among Pacific MPs joining a new anti-China Pacific group.22 Aug 07:33 AM
WorldAmerica announces trade talks with Taiwan as island holds military drillsBeijing earlier held military drills, firing missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan.18 Aug 07:20 AM
WorldFears grow of 'crippling' Chinese blockade of Taiwan'China could keep Taiwan sealed off for months, perhaps years, with devastating effect.'17 Aug 04:24 AM
WorldWhy US lawmakers' Taiwan trips keep riling ChinaA look at some key questions about US lawmakers' Taiwan trips, and why they matter.15 Aug 11:09 PM
World'Devastating': America's unthinkable scenarioTop military experts have been quietly simulating a war that could break out over Taiwan.15 Aug 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs China vows more military exercises, Taiwan is undeterredNew York Times: China's drills have hardened Taiwan's approach its political rival.12 Aug 07:00 AM
WorldNew animal virus begins to infect humans in ChinaScientists say there is "no need for panic" over the new disease.11 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldTaiwan threatened: China extends military exercisesMissile strikes, warplanes and ship movements in the Taiwan Strait stepped up again.08 Aug 06:03 PM
TravelWhy this flight became the most tracked everAlmost 3 million people tracked the aircraft during its journey.08 Aug 12:00 AM
World'Grow some': Snickers fans slam Mars Wrigley for apologising to ChinaMars Wrigley apologised to China for calling Taiwan a country in a new product promotion.07 Aug 05:30 AM
WorldFour ways China could take Taiwan as tensions boil overBeijing will aim to take island 'in lightning-fast offensive', sources tell UK Telegraph.07 Aug 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUS-China tensions spark electronic chip shortage warningAfter Beijing reacts to Pelosi visit, Intel chief warns of electronics shortage risks.07 Aug 12:22 AM
WorldTaiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attackChina's military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island.06 Aug 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith five missiles, China sends stark warning to US and Japan on TaiwanNew York Times: Tension ramps up in the wake of US House Speaker's Taiwan visit.04 Aug 09:09 PM
WorldChina conducts 'precision missile strikes' in Taiwan StraitNancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has raised tensions between the US and China.04 Aug 07:44 PM
WorldUS will not abandon Taiwan as China protests - PelosiPelosi's trip has heightened US-China tensions more than visits by other Congress members.03 Aug 05:24 AM
New ZealandUS, China and Taiwan visit: 'Positive dialogue' needed, Ardern saysIt comes as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan amid 'heightened tensions'.03 Aug 05:05 AM