This section contains links to several relevant websites, articles, and resources about China.
China Friendship Societies
China Friendship Societies of other countries.
- Australia: Australia China Friendship Society, Ltd (2006) establised 1982. Australia China Society was preceded by the Australia China Friendship Society (Melbourne – 1951, Sydney – 1952).
- Canada: Calgary Canada-China Friendship Association
- Canada: Canada-China Friendship Society of Ottawa established 1976.
- Canada: Federation of Canada-China Friendship Associations established 1980.
- Canada: Toronto Canada-China Friendship Association
- Canada: Victoria Canada China Friendship Association established 1964.
- France: Amitie-Lyon-Chine
- UK: Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding (SACU) established 1965. The British-China Friendship Association (1949-1960s) preceded the SACU.
- USA: US China Peoples Friendship Association established 1974.
- USA: USCPFA Central Virginia Chapter
- USA: USCPFA Chattanooga (Tennesee) Chapter
- USA: USCPFA Chicago Chapter
- USA: USCPFA Minnesota Chapter
- USA: USCPFA Northeast (Albany), New York Chapter
- USA: USCPFA Owensboro, Kentucky, + Evansville, Indianna, (Midwest Region) Chapter
- USA: USCPFA Palm Beach County (Florida) Chapter
Chinese News Sources
Here are links to several Chinese News websites.
- Beijing Review
- CCTV News
- China Daily
- Global Times recommended by the Xinhua reporter in Wellington.
- People’s Daily
- Xinhua News
Language
Here are some Language resources.
- Chinese Calligraphy Editor for calligraphic versions of Chinese characters.
- Chinese Character Dictionary for translating both English and Chinese text.
- Legends and Tales of China – A New Way to Learn about the Chinese Language
- MDBG free online Chinese-English dictionary for translating both English and Chinese text.
Interesting Articles
- 'Milk in China, 2011' PowerPoint presentation given by Dr Hong Chen of Fonterra to HBC branch, July 2011
- 10 Rules for Writing for the Web Useful guidelines from Web Guru Gerry McGovern
- Chinese Horticulturists Article by Teri France (HBC branch)
- Dave Feickert – My Experiments with TCM paid off
- Father of the Chinese Republic – Sun Yat-sen or…..?? Article by Teri France (HBC branch)
- Taking a bus in Fuzhou (China) Article by Teri France (HBC branch)
Other Useful Links
- Asia New Zealand Foundation
- China and New Zealand Business Council
- CPAFFC Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries
- Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in NZ
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- New Zealand China Trade Association
- New Zealand Chinese Association
- New Zealand Trade and Enterprise offers a wealth of information on doing business in China.
- Office of Ethnic Affairs
- Sister Cities New Zealand