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Helen Clark, Sir John Key at China military parade along with Putin, Kim
Helen Clark and Sir John Key attended a parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.
Missiles, drones, lasers: New weapons expected at Beijing military parade
Underwater drones and a gigantic laser weapon have been spotted in rehearsals.
Xi uses summit, parade and history to flaunt China’s global pull
NY Times: China has pointed to US disruption to persuade countries to reassess US ties.
'Spending could tighten': Nvidia shares dip on AI market concerns
Nvidia shares fell over 3% in after-market trading.
At 4am in Beijing, jobs and hope are in short supply
New York Times: For those seeking day work 'there are few jobs, and many people'.
Boeing reportedly in talks to sell up to 500 planes to China
The deal depends on a US-China agreement in the two nations' ongoing trade war.
China to unveil new military hardware at major parade next month
President Xi and Vladimir Putin will inspect troops in Tiananmen Square.
World's first humanoid robot games kick off in Beijing
China supports robotics heavily, aiming to lead the industry globally.
US delays higher tariffs on China, extending truce by 90 days
Trump delays higher tariffs on Chinese goods until November 10.
Inside Laos' notorious economic zone: A hub for scams and crime
A lotus tops a casino in a city analysts say is a cybercrime centre.
'No guarantee': Top graduates confront bleak job prospects in China
Youth unemployment in China for ages 16-24 was 21.3% in June 2023.
Trump says wealthy buyers lined up for TikTok amid US-China tensions
The US President said approval by Xi Jinping is likely needed for the sale to proceed.
Trump halts trade talks with Canada over digital services tax
Trump called Canada 'very difficult' to trade with on Truth Social.
Flooding in China displaces 80,000 as extreme weather worsens
Heavy rain submerged a football field under three metres of water.
Ryan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain world
OPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.
‘Ups and downs’: Xi Jinping's assessment of China-NZ relationship in Luxon meeting
The Prime Minister has met the Chinese leader in Beijing.
'We feel positive': US-China trade officials optimistic after talks
Negotiations focused on rare earth minerals and easing export restrictions.
'Hiccups' won't halt trade talks: Trump's tariff strategy persists
The Court of International Trade ruled the President overstepped his tariff authority.
Court blocks Trump's tariffs, White House vows to appeal
The court blocked most of the President's tariffs, citing overstepped authority.
'Very strong' trade deal: US and China cut tariffs in major shift
The US and China cut tariffs for 90 days, easing a tense trade war.
US, Chinese officials to hold trade talks in Switzerland
Tit-for-tat tariffs have left the two nations with cripplingly high levies.
Watch: Robots race humans in world's first half-marathon
Enthusiastic onlookers cheered, saying 'it was quite a breathtaking experience'.
China orders airlines not to take any more Boeing deliveries
Trump accuses Beijing of reneging on a deal with US aviation giant.
Trump downplays tariffs walk-back, says no country 'off the hook'
The US President insists no country will escape tariffs, despite a 90-day reprieve.
China hits back with 125% tariffs on US goods
Further American levies will be ignored by China as it plans lawsuit.
Flip-flopper in chief? Trump’s biggest U-turns
From tariffs to TikTok to abortion and more, US President often changes stance.
Watch: Chinese ‘invasion barges’ spotted on drills for first time
The barges could rapidly unload tanks and troops on enemy shores.
‘No need for NZ in the room’: Cook Islands PM hits back over deal with China
Mark Brown says NZ wants too much oversight of a new joint action plan.