New Zealand China Trade Association: Trade Advice

Peters names new Ambassador to China

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +1200

New Zealand’s next Ambassador to China will be career diplomat Carl Worker, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today.

“China has become central to the future of the Asia-Pacific region, and to our own diplomatic effort in the region,” Mr Peters said.

“There are currently nine New Zealand government agencies represented on the ground in China, and more than 50 agencies have dealings with the Chinese.

“Strengthening our diplomatic presence there is a key part of the enhanced capability for foreign affairs that was announced in this year’s Budget. We also plan to build on the Free Trade Agreement with China by ensuring there will be a strong New Zealand presence at the Shanghai EXPO in 2010.

“China’s importance to New Zealand is underscored by the fact that it is now our second largest source of imports, and our fourth largest export market.

“These links are being further strengthened by a promising growth in tourist numbers, and the fact that Air New Zealand now flies to both Shanghai and Beijing,” Mr Peters said.

Mr Worker is a Mandarin Chinese speaker, and has been posted to Beijing twice, including as Deputy Head of Mission. He has also been New Zealand Consul-General in Hong Kong, and New Zealand Ambassador in Argentina.

Mr Worker is currently director of the Americas Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He takes up his position in March, replacing Tony Browne, who returns to Wellington.

Source: Peters names new Ambassador to China

Importers Advice

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1200

Besieged television show Target has been rocked by new claims that it was told its controversial figures on formaldehyde in imported clothing were false prior to the show going to air.

There was extensive public relations activity around the episode of the TV3 consumer affairs show, in which laboratory testing purportedly found dangerous levels of formaldehyde in clothing imported from China.

The Importers Institute's Daniel Silva said it was done for hype, and was despicable behaviour. The incident has made news reports around the world.

http://www.nbr.co.nz/print/print.asp?id=18936

Source: Importers Advice

New Zealand investing big in China to expand trade

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1200

BEIJING - New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is to invest $12 million in China to boost trade and promote its businesses.

Rod MacKenzie, group managing director of North Asia with NZTE, said the investment would be used to develop a New Zealand concept centre in Shanghai.

The centre would chiefly provide information on New Zealand, such as travel, fashion, food and lifestyles.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/3/story.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10458761

Source: New Zealand investing big in China to expand trade

Rakon confirms China manufacturing

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +1200

Rakon announced that it plans to build a new manufacturing facility in China this year as the maker of high-performance quartz products and crystal components expands globally. The Auckland-based company has teamed up with an existing supply partner to begin building a plant in southern China before the end of the calendar year.

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Source: Rakon confirms China manufacturing