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China: what responsibilities come with a rising power status?

In this commentary, Professor Yongjin Zhang, former director of the New Zealand Asia Institute and now at the University of Bristol’s Centre for East Asian Studies, examines the different perceptions of the European Union, the United States and China itself in relation to the rising Asian power’s potential new role and responsibility in the global system.

China has been actively advocating governance reform of international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF). IMF reform – in particular, increased representation for emerging economic powers – was top of the agenda at the June meeting of BRIC economies (Brazil, Russia, India and China).

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Young Leaders

Leadership Week cafés tackle issues of global importance

Over 300 young participants engaged in locations across New Zealand

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Action Asia Business

New Zealand companies adding value and losing weight in Malaysia

Technology companies discuss the advantages of the 'weightless economy'

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Arts and Community

Singapore work placement open for museum professionals

Apply now for a six-week posting at the prestigious Asian Civilisations Museum

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Educating for asia

All about Seoul: Christchurch students travel to South Korea

Middleton Grange International College students made the trip in April 2009.

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Knowledge and Research

Asian business students in New Zealand

Asia:NZ-funded research to analyse their attitudes and aspirations

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Media

Covering the historic Duch war crimes trial in Cambodia

Maggie Tait reports on the trial of the notorious former Khmer Rouge leader

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In Focus

Diwali Festival of Lights

This year's Diwali takes place in Auckland on 10 and 11 October, and Wellington on 18 October

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Business breakfast: Japan festival of Wellington

Presentations to focus on environmentally sustainable business opportunities

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Media Releases

Announcing four new honorary advisers for Asia:NZ

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North Korea's nuclear obsession

Tension reaches a new high after US reporters' detention and latest missile launches

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SE Asia media travel grant 09

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