China
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep 'patriots-only' Hong Kong election
Voter turn-out hit a record low in Hong Kong's election, with Pro-Beijing candidates sweeping the seats under criticised new 'patriots'-only rules.
Hong Kong votes in overhauled 'patriots'-only election
Hong Kong voters went to the polls today for the first time since an electoral overhaul and a sweeping national security law were imposed on the city.
US plans to deepen defence, economic alliances in Indo-Pacific - Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States will advance a free and open Indo-Pacific and deepen treaty alliances and defence and intelligence capabilities with partners in the region.
Sepik villagers formally challenge plans for giant mine
2,638 people from 64 villages along the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea have taken action to stop a huge copper/gold mining project.
Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics
Today Australia announced they'll be joining the US in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in China. Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed Australian officials will not attend the games… Audio
Ken Follett: 'I think about my characters when I go to sleep'
Master storyteller Ken Follett is one of the best-selling authors of the past 50 years, with over 178 million sales of his 32 books in print. The Welsh writer's latest book, Never, marks a return to… Audio
Global human rights campaigner and Chinese political activist Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei has been described as the most important artist working today, and an `unsilenceable voice of freedom'. His sculptures and installations have been viewed by millions around the world. His… Audio
Book review of Red Roulette: A story of wealth and power in China
Red Roulette is a gripping personal account of power and greed among China's "red aristocracy".
Calling Home: Patrick Rosevear in Beijing
Wellingtonian Patrick Rosevear has certainly led a varied life in China since he moved there nearly a decade ago. Having fully immersed himself in local culture from day one in Shanghai, including… Audio, Gallery
Couple denied NZ residence due to Chinese intelligence links
A couple who set up a business in New Zealand have been described as a threat to national security because of their link to Chinese intelligence services were rejected for residence.
Divided river: Colin Thubron travels down the Amur between Russia and China
Travel writer Colin Thubron travels down the Amur River, which separates China and Russia, and finds growing distrust despite official messages of friendship.
Asia correspondent Ed White
Amnesty International is closing its Hong Kong offices in the latest blow for democratic freedom and the government is doubling down on its zero Covid strategy. In China Xi Jinping is pushing ahead… Audio
Chinese ship seized by French Polynesia government
The authorities in French Polynesia have impounded a Chinese fishing vessel after its owner refused to salvage another of its boats which had run aground in July.
Susan Thornton: Taiwan tensions raise heat on US-China relationship
Tensions between China and Taiwan have been described as the worst in 40 years after the Chinese air force intensified its overflights into the Taiwanese air defence zone earlier this month. Susan… Audio
China to create fund to help Pacific fight against Covid
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China will set up a fund to help Pacific Island countries defeat the Covid-19 pandemic.
China does care about its reputation - Kevin Rudd
The former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd, says people can expect China's aggressive and confrontational diplomacy to continue for the time being.
Rudd who is a fluent Mandarin speaker says the… Audio
Financial update with market analyst Jeffrey Halley
New Zealander Jeffrey Halley is OANDA's Senior Market Analyst for Asia Pacific. He joins the show to cover off some big recent stories, including the impact of China real estate giant Evergrande… Audio
China seemingly set on new approach to Pacific influence
China seems set to change the way it relates to Pacific nations.
China slashes its aid to the Pacific
China has dramatically scaled back its aid to the Pacific in the past two years.
Evan Osnos: 'Greed has always been part of America's formula'
When Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Evan Osnos was living away from the United States for a decade, he often found himself making a case for his home country, despite the grave mistakes it had made… Audio
