Premier Li Keqiang’s visit a year ago provided our two governments with a Memorandum of Arrangement. Here he is welcomed to Government House in Wellington by kaumatua Professor Piri Sciascia. Photo / Mark Mitchell NZ… Read More
ADDRESS TO HONG KONG GATEWAY TO SUCCESS CONFERENCE, AUCKLAND, 12 MARCH 2018 STEPHEN JACOBI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NZ CHINA COUNCIL It’s good to be with you today and my thanks to the Auckland Business Chamber and… Read More
The New Zealand China Council is proud to sponsor a number of organisations and initiatives which encourage deeper connections with China. One of these is Global China Connection, which provides a forum for university students and… Read More
New figures out today showing a $3.6 billion trade surplus with China demonstrate the value of our growing economic connections with China, according to the New Zealand China Council. The… Read More
REMARKS TO NZIIA “LAW OF THE JUNGLE” CONFERENCE WELLINGTON, 27 FEBRUARY 2018, STEPHEN JACOBI Thanks very much for the invitation to join this distinguished panel and congratulations to NZIIA for having the… Read More
Anti-China narrative not the Kiwi way There’s an anti-China narrative starting to emerge in New Zealand. It reflects debate in Australia about the extent of ‘Chinese influence’, particularly on politicians, and follows moves by the… Read More
FULL TEXT OF SPEECH BY STEPHEN JACOBI, NZ CHINA COUNCIL EXECUTVE DIRECTOR, TO THE NZ INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, NELSON, 22 FEB 2018 “DANCING WITH THE DRAGON – NEW ZEALAND AND CHINA: OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS”… Read More
We like to think New Zealand’s reputation gives our business a competitive edge overseas. But what does ‘brand nz’ really mean in China? NZTE China Beachheads Advisor Dr George Chan has the answer:… Read More
Wishing you a very Happy Year of the Dog from all of us at the New Zealand China Council. Read More
Intellectual Property expert and NZTE China Beachheads Advisor Dr George Chan discusses how Kiwi businesses can protect their IP when doing business in China. Read More
After four years on the waterfront at our Quay Street office, the Council has moved to a new location. We’re pleased to announce the New Zealand China Council is now on Level 13, 51 Shortland… Read More
This week the New Zealand China Council had a roundtable discussion with members of the National People’s Congress (NPC). Their visit to New Zealand was organised by the Chinese Consulate in Auckland, with Mme. Yan… Read More
A large contingent of Mayors and business delegates from cities across China met with their kiwi counterparts in Wellington this week and a conference commemorated the progress in the relationship since diplomatic relations were established… Read More
On 2 November 2017, 25 young professionals and students from around the country converged on the iSpace Building at the University of Auckland for a full day of brainstorming and creative thinking. The purpose… Read More
The New Zealand China Young Leaders Forum 2017 was held at the University of Auckland last week. The event is designed to inspire, engage and connect young leaders from New Zealand and China, and brought together… Read More
What will the NZ China relationship look like in 10, 20 or 50 years? What will change? Will anything stay the same? The New Zealand China Council’s Next Generation Event, held on 02… Read More
NZ China Council Executive Director Stephen Jacobi on One News discussing China’s changing approach to global connectivity and how this could influence the NZ China relationship:… Read More
NZ China Council Executive Director Stephen Jacobi on TVNZ’s Breakfast discussing the importance of China’s Belt and Road initiative to New Zealand:… Read More
ADDRESS TO BELT AND ROAD FORUM, AUCKLAND, 26 OCTOBER 2017 STEPHEN JACOBI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NZ CHINA COUNCIL It’s good to be with you and my thanks to the Confucius Institute, Professor Jenny Dixon… Read More
The New Zealand China Council and the Confucius Institute in Auckland jointly hosted a Belt and Road Forum in Auckland on 26 October 2017. Bringing together academics, senior business leaders and stakeholders in the NZ… Read More
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