China business information and advice
Trading with and investing in China
Government and official agencies
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)
NZTE's site offers an overview of doing business in China, information on networking events and resources for research.
China business training
NZTE is currently running a series of two-day courses around New Zealand from October 25 2011. The courses will cover:
- how the government and business operates in China
- how to navigate language barriers and cultural differences
- how to build and maintain business relationships
- how to work within Chinese legal, financial and management structures.
New Zealand Embassy
This section provides helpful information for New Zealanders interested in undertaking a short or long-term stay in China or Mongolia. Also available are the latest news posts and a section on business and trade with China.
New Zealand Representatives in China
Contact details for the Chinese offices of the Embassy, the Consulate-General, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise and Tourism New Zealand. Details will be shown after your search is entered.
China New Zealand FTA website
Contains a comprehensive guide to New Zealand and Chinese agencies, offering information on doing business in China and providing tips for exporters.
Invest in China
The Investment Promotion Agency of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce offers information on investment opportunities and a FAQs section about investing in China.
Industry support and networking organisations
New Zealand China Trade Association
A business networking site that publishes a round-up of China business news and analysis in its online newsletter China Now.
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
The council's site offers information about doing business in China, including details of regulations and tariffs and a listing of trade fairs in Chinese cities.
Kea China Chapter Website
Kea assists in helping leverage the knowledge and contacts of talented New Zealanders around the world.
Other useful websites
The New Zealand database was created by the University of Auckland Library in conjunction with the New Zealand Asia Institute. It a freely available resource for researchers focusing on business information and engagement between New Zealand and Asia.
This section of the council's site provides a guide to doing business in China. This includes information on setting up an enterprise in China, import-export procedures, foreign exchange control, taxation, human resources and intellectual property issues.
- Asian Demographics - data on Asian markets
- China Briefing - provides business news
- The Wall Street Journal Asia
- Economist website - China country profile with economic and political information
- BBC website - China country profile with economic and political information
