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11th May 2018
China Business Forum held in Auckland
The Business Forum of the 1st China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held in Auckland on 11 May. Speakers at the Forum included Madam Xu Erwen, Consul General of China in Auckland, Nick Hill, Chief… Read More
1st May 2018
Belt and Road requires NZ ingenuity: Report
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will be one of the most important economic opportunities for New Zealand over next decade, but only if we find a uniquely Kiwi way to engage, according to a… Read More
1st May 2018
INTRODUCING “BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: A STRATEGIC PATHWAY”
NZ CHINA COUNCIL LAUNCH OF BELT AND ROAD REPORT REMARKS BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEPHEN JACOBI INTRODUCING “BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE: A STRATEGIC PATHWAY” It is a pleasure… Read More
11th April 2018
Stephen Jacobi on Newstalk ZB: What do US China trade moves mean for NZ?
Newstalk ZB’s Leighton Smith interviewed NZ China Council Executive Director Stephen Jacobi about US / China trade and its implications for New Zealand. You can listen to the full interview here. https://nzchinacouncil.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Newstalk-ZB-Stephen-Jacobi.mp3 … Read More
29th March 2018
Stephen Jacobi: The Belt and Road – four ways we can benefit
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
13th March 2018
INVESTING IN BELT AND ROAD – A NEW ZEALAND PERSPECTIVE
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
13th March 2018
Global China Connection’s Relaunch Event 2018
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
2nd March 2018
China trade surplus shows relationship working in our favour
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
28th February 2018
WORLD ECONOMY AND TRADE: IS ASIA RE-INVENTING THE RULES?
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
26th February 2018
NZ Herald Op Ed: Anti-China narrative not the Kiwi way
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
23rd February 2018
DANCING WITH THE DRAGON – OPPORTUNITY AND RISK IN THE NZ CHINA RELATIONSHIP
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
15th February 2018
China Business 101: What does Brand NZ really mean in China?
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
15th February 2018
Happy Year of the Dog!
Wishing you a very Happy Year of the Dog from all of us at the New Zealand China Council. Read More
8th February 2018
China Business 101: How do I protect my IP in China?
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
8th February 2018
A new home for the China Council
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
12th December 2017
China Council meets with members of China’s National People’s Congress
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
7th December 2017
GROWTH IN NZ CHINA LINKS TO REFLECT NEW ZEALAND VALUES
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
7th December 2017
A glimpse into the future of the NZ China relationship
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
26th November 2017
NZ CHINA YOUNG LEADERS FORUM 2017
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
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