4th April 2019
Stephen Jacobi on PM’s visit to China: CGTV Interview
Stephen Jacobi joined international experts on China Global Television Network to discuss the Prime Minister’s visit to China. Watch the interview here. Read More
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2nd April 2019
AM Show Interview: Stephen Jacobi on PM’s visit to China
New Zealand China Council Executive Director Stephen Jacobi spoke to Duncan Garner on the AM Show about Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s visit to China and meeting with President Xi Jinping… Read More
27th March 2019
Symbolism and substance on agenda for PM Ardern’s China visit
By Stephen Jacobi Opinion – Symbolism is important. Our country has learnt that in these days since the dreadful terrorist attack on the Muslim community and the city of Christchurch. The symbolism of people holding… Read More
12th March 2019
China-NZ Year of Tourism launching this month
The New Zealand China Council welcomes the news that the NZ-China Year of Tourism will formally launch on 29 March, during a visit to New Zealand by a delegation led by China’s Minister… Read More
7th March 2019
‘A wide range of people from all walks of life’: Stephen Jacobi discusses the work of the Council on Radio New Zealand
Executive Director Stephen Jacobi spoke with Radio New Zealand’s Guyon Espiner today about the Council, its membership and work programme, and how it works to advance the New Zealand China relationship. You can listen to… Read More
26th February 2019
Stephen Jacobi: What is the ‘new normal’ in NZ’s relationship with China?
This article originally appeared in The Spinoff on 26 February 2019 The last year has been something of a roller-coaster ride for the relationship between New Zealand and China. Against a background of great… Read More
20th February 2019
Linking Hawkes Bay and China
New Zealand China Council and the Hawkes Bay branch of ExportNZ jointly hosted a seminar in Hastings on 20 February. 40 representatives from business and community in the region attended the event. Stephen Jacobi, Executive… Read More
19th February 2019
The New Zealand China relationship remains strong
The New Zealand China Council hosted a reception in Wellington on 18 February following its first Board meeting of 2019. Chinese Ambassador Mme Wu Xi and MFAT Deputy Secretary for… Read More
18th February 2019
NZ Needs More Chinese Teachers: NZ China Council Report
The proportion of Kiwi secondary school students learning foreign languages has hit record low levels, according to a new report commissioned by the New Zealand China Council. Chairman Sir Don McKinnon, Board member Tony Browne… Read More
11th February 2019
New Zealand’s exports to China trump sales to Australia and the United States
New Zealand’s goods and services exports are dominated by three key countries, led by China, then Australia and the United States, Stats NZ said today. China is New Zealand’s single-biggest export market, accounting for around… Read More
1st February 2019
OE in China
A growing number of young Kiwis are swapping the traditional OE destinations by heading to China. We talk to some of them about their experiences of Chinese culture and the many opportunities living and working… Read More
20th December 2018
2018 Year in Review
2018 was a busy and eventful year for the New Zealand China Council. Here are some of the highlights from the past 12 months: New Zealand and the Belt and Road In May we… Read More
20th December 2018
Sir Don McKinnon: Why We Need A National Policy on Teaching Foreign Languages
OPINION: A smaller proportion of secondary school students is learning languages now than at any other time in the past 100 years. This means the New Zealand education system is failing to give students the cognitive… Read More
12th December 2018
Sir Don McKinnon: It’s time to reset the China narrative
The recent GCSB ruling in respect of Huawei must surely be a body blow for those who allege the Chinese Government and the Chinese Communist Party are influencing New Zealand’s policy-making. The problem… Read More
3rd December 2018
Speech: China International Import Expo Business Forum
REMARKS TO CIIE BUSINESS FORUM – AUCKLAND, 3 DECEMBER 2018 STEPHEN JACOBI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR It’s good to be with you and to join in welcoming the Deputy Director General Mr Liu Fuxue to New Zealand. Read More
30th November 2018
NZ China Council reacts to Huawei 5G decision
The New Zealand China Council is disappointed to learn plans for Huawei’s involvement in the development of Spark’s 5G network have been put on hold. Executive Director Stephen Jacobi says the Council would not wish… Read More
30th November 2018
What does it mean to be a Chinese New Zealander?
The New Zealand China Council was pleased to sponsor ‘Being a Chinese New Zealander: A Conversation with Helene Wong‘ – an event organised by the New Zealand China Trade Association Young Associates, and held in Auckland… Read More
28th November 2018
China Council raises the bar at 2018 AGM
The New Zealand China Council held its 2018 Annual General Meeting in Auckland last week. Led by Chairman Sir Don McKinnon, the AGM unanimously approved the Chairman’s report for the year ended 30 June 2018. … Read More
15th November 2018
APEC Leaders’ Meeting: New Zealand, Australia take note of China’s presence in South Pacific
In advance of APEC meeting in PNG, our Executive Director Stephen Jacobi was interviewed by CGTN. China’s political relationships in the South Pacific will come under the spotlight at the APEC gathering, when President… Read More
5th November 2018
NZ takes part in China International Import Expo
With more than 3,000 exhibitors from around the world, the China International Import Expo is kicking off in Shanghai this week. 90 exporters from New Zealand are attending the expo this year. Expat Kiwi Andy… Read More
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