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GDP growth leaps ahead in H1
BEIJING - Most provinces and regions in China reported first-half gross domestic product (GDP) growth exceeding the national level, with less-developed central and western regions generally outperforming the nation's more economically advanced areas. For the full story, click here
China to tighten rules on food safety
Chinese government officials pledged Tuesday to improve regulations on food, particularly dairy products, following last week's seizure of 64 tons of milk powder containing 500 times the acceptable level of toxic melamine. For the full story, click here
China key for trade growth
The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Friday lauded China for the significant role it has played in reviving global trade growth and said the nation has more than fulfilled its commitment to the organization. The WTO said in its annual report released on Friday that it expects global trade to grow by 10 percent this year....
China firms urged to explore ASEAN ventures
Chinese companies should look for more cooperation opportunities with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to realize the full advantages of the free trade agreement between the two, government officials said on Monday. "The government will actively encourage companies planning overseas ventures to...
Face to Face with Anthony Bolton on China
Anthony Bolton, Fidelity International’s star stockpicker, tells FT’s Asia Markets Correspondent Robert Cookson that future growth in China will come from domestic consumption rather than exports. For the full story, click here
Synlait forms partnership with Chinese company
Canterbury dairy processor Synlait has announced an $82 million partnership deal with a Chinese company. Bright Dairy & Food Co will invest in Synlait Milk to drive its value-added export strategy. The agreement, which remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approval, means Synlait Ltd and Bright Dairy will...
Is the Era of cheap chinese labour over?
And if so, what might that mean for the global economy? Click here to view the full debate.
Chinese dairy giant Bright Dairy announces $82m Synlait ...
Bright Dairy & Food, China's third-biggest dairy company by volume, has agreed to buy a majority stake in Canterbury milk processor Synlait Milk for $82 million. Synlait, which abandoned a planned $150 million share sale last year due to a tepid response, will be a joint owner of its processing company with Bright...
$25.3m raised by biofuel firm
New Zealand biofuel entrepreneur LanzaTech has raised a further US$18 million ($25.3 million) from investors, led by a venture capital company targeting China. For the full store, click here
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New Zealand may find itself economic toast if it doesn't get a comprehensive China strategy together - and fast. For the full story, click here
Chinese venture capital score for LanzaTech
Auckland-based clean technology company LanzaTech announced today that it has secured $US18m from investors led by Chinese venture capital firm Qiming Ventures. For the full story, click here
Chinese ratings agency ranks NZ highly
A Chinese firm trying to compete with the big three ratings agencies has ranked New Zealand seventh best credit risk in a list of 50 countries. For the full story, click here