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China's CPTPP bid: What is Beijing up to?
Opinion

Charles Finny: China's CPTPP bid: What is Beijing up to?

China's request to join the CPTPP may spur bids from a range of other wannabe members, argues former NZ trade negotiator Charles Finny.

Charles Finny 21 Sep 2021
China wants to join Trans-Pacific Partnership, but will Aus agree?
Primary Sector

China wants to join Trans-Pacific Partnership, but will Aus agree?

China has officially requested to join the CPTPP free trade agreement, saying a new UK, US, Australian deal undermines regional peace and stability. 

Rebecca Howard 17 Sep 2021
NZ closes in on FTA with the UK
Primary Sector

NZ closes in on FTA with the UK

British media is claiming a deal could be announced tonight but MFAT says there's still work to do. 

Rebecca Howard 31 Aug 2021
NZ trade to China appears unaffected by covid outbreak
Primary Sector

NZ trade to China appears unaffected by covid outbreak

The Ministry for Primary Industries says warnings about covid-19 measures in China aren't new, and it knows of no cases in the export sector. 

Rebecca Howard 27 Aug 2021


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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