China
- Population
- 1,343,239,923 (July 2012 estimate)
- Capital City
- Beijing
- Value of NZ exports
- NZ$5.9 billion (year to Dec 2011)
- Language(s)
- Mandarin, Cantonese; regional dialects
New Zealand-China links exist across our programmes. Our arts residency project with Wellington City Council has hosted Chinese artists, and sent artists to China in return. Media internships exist with the Shanghai Daily and China Daily Online. Our ongoing involvement in Track 2 activities has strengthened through links with various institutions like the Shanghai Institutes of International Studies.
Useful links on China
China profile on CIA World Factbook
Safetravel - New Zealand Government advice on China
Apply online for a working holiday visa through Immigration New Zealand's webpage (Separate scheme for residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region)
Media and news
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise centre created to provide support for Kiwi companies entering or operating in China.
China and New Zealand Business Council (CANZBC)
► New Zealand China Trade Association - a growing network of more than 100 businesses
China FTA - guide to the China-NZ Free Trade Agreement
Expat organisations with New Zealand links
ASIA:NZ resources on China
Arts & community
Business
Articles and case studies about doing business in China
Track II
Sino-US relations a recurring theme at NZ talks with China and Vietnam - December 2011
Education
Shanghai business studies forum - professional development for business studies teachers
China, Here and Now - level 3-4 unit supporting social studies learning objectives
Media
Covering Asia: China guide - information and resources for journalists