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Trade minister's visit marks the first official trip to China the coalition government has undertaken since winning the 2023 election.

Pacific nations and smaller states are being urged to unite to avoid being caught in the crossfire of a possible nuclear conflict between China and the US. Audio

Wang Yi hopes to create "more firsts" in bilateral relations between the two countries.

When China opened its fifth research station in Antarctica this month, analysts sounded alarm bells about potential security threats on Australia's southern doorstep.

Some may find the astrological year ahead to be a little unpredictable and volatile in nature.

The Chinese Lunar New Year features food, red envelopes of lucky money, fireworks and endless gatherings with family and friends.

What dishes are typically prepared in China to ensure families are well placed to receive a healthy dollop of good luck and prosperity over the next 12 months?

Taiwanese New Zealanders are unsure what William Lai's victory in the presidential election might mean in terms of cross-strait ties with China.

Nauru's government says it will sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognise China, marking Taipei's first diplomatic ally to switch to Beijing following a presidential election.

Rescuers have braved sub-zero conditions to pull to safety victims of an earthquake that rocked a remote area in China's northwestern Gansu province more than a day ago.

Cold snap makes rescue work tougher after more than 155,000 homes are damaged or destroyed by magnitude 6.2 temblor.

At least 118 people have died after an 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Gansu and Qinghai provinces, state media report.

Chinese health authorities have said the outbreak is due to a number of respiratory pathogens.

US President Joe Biden has met Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in a year for talks aimed at easing friction between the two superpowers.