China
Has the Cook Islands made the right diplomatic move?
After facing pressure from New Zealand, the Pacific nation has dropped a proposal to create its own passports. The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown was pushing for local passports as part of the… Audio
Thailand cuts power to giant scam site operations in Myanmar
Thailand has cut electricity supplies to areas in Myanmar home to internet sites that are part of a global, billion-dollar scam industry.
China hits back against Trump's tariffs with own set of levies
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about China hitting back against Donald Trump's tariffs with its own set of levies against the United States, Thailand cutting power off to some parts… Audio
The app is back, but TikTok still isn't safe
The TikTok saga has raised questions of what your personal data is worth in a trade-off with money making opportunities. Audio
Made in China 2025 'hugely successful' despite US efforts to thwart plan
It has been 10 years since Beijing announced an ambitious plan to transform the country from a low-cost manufacturing base into a high-tech superpower.
Young Chinese New Zealanders embrace traditional arts to celebrate Lunar New Year
Chinese students are learning lion dances, Peking opera and shadow puppetry to preserve their heritage for future generations.
Fears missing male model may have been trafficked to scam centre
Shortly after receiving a message congratulating him on a successful audition Yang Zeqi flew to Thailand and hasn't been heard from since.
Five years on, WHO urges China to share Covid origins data
The World Health Organization has implored China to share data and access to help understand how Covid-19 began.
NZ appoints new ambassador to China
Jonathan Austin's appointment comes at a crucial time for the country's relationship with China.
China's Xi calls on party to 'turn knife inward' to end corruption
China's Communist Party must "turn the knife inward" to eliminate problems of discipline, including corruption, President Xi Jinping said, a new call to hunt down corrupt officials.
China lifts final bans on Australian red meat as trade row nears end
China has fully lifted suspensions on Australian red meat, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year trade war that hammered US$13 billion of exports.
China denounces Taiwan president's Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam
On Saturday, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te landed in Hawaii, bowed his head, and was garlanded with flowers.
Taiwan's president to strengthen ties with Pacific allies during upcoming visit
Lai will visit the Marshall Islands, Palau and Tuvalu from 30 November to 6 December.
Chinese ambassador to NZ warns that joining AUKUS could erode China's trust
Asked about the consequences for NZ-China relations, Wang Xiaolong said: "Trust is one of the most fragile commodities. It may take years to build up; it just might take seconds to be destroyed."
Wang Xiaolong
China’s ambassador, Wang Xiaolong, issues a warning to New Zealand about the consequences of joining AUKUS. Plus, Guyon asks him about the CCP's influence in New Zealand , the potential of a Trade war… Video, Audio
Travel agencies, businesses hail China’s visa-free extension
The visa-free timeframe has been extended to 30 days "on a trial basis", effective from 30 November to the end of 2025.
Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed explains how Xi Jinping's administration is preparing for a new era of trade hostilities and geopolitical tension with the US under a Donald Trump presidency. Audio
Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations
Pacific leaders will keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service, writes University of Hawaiʻi's Henryk Szadziewski
Beijing has finally opened the chequebook to save China's flagging economy. It may be too late
While Australian households are amongst the world's most indebted - courtesy of hefty mortgages - Chinese households are stacked to the rafters with savings. That sounds great, but it's causing real…
As the People's Republic of China turns 75, a legacy of economic success faces challenges
The Chinese Communist Party is grappling with challenges that expose deep vulnerabilities and threaten President Xi Jinping's overarching vision.
