New Zealand China Council Insight

New Zealand China Council

Mandarin & Cantonese

Mandarin and Cantonese are the two most commonly spoken Chinese languages in NZ. Have you wondered what the main differences… Read More

Chinese Characters

Watch this explainer to learn about Chinese characters. Did you know there are simplified and traditional versions, and do you… Read More

Chinese Surnames

In this explainer learn all about Chinese surnames, including the most popular surnames and how to pronounce them in Mandarin. Read More

China’s Five-Year Plan

In this video we explain China’s Five Year Plan, a comprehensive policy blueprint released by the government every five years… Read More

Dual Circulation

This explainer is all about ‘Dual Circulation’, one of the key areas of focus in China’s 14th Five Year Plan… Read More

Trade Surplus

In this video we explain what a trade surplus is, and which countries have the largest trade surpluses with China. Read More

Trade Deficit

In this video we explain what a trade deficit is. We note which countries have the largest trade deficits with… Read More