NZCFS Secretary
Where Can You Find the Oldest Civilisations in the World?
Did you know that one of the earliest civilisations in China was thought to have formed around 7,000 BCE? One of the earliest samp...
The Nirvana of China
When I say ‘Nirvana’, I am not referring to the Buddhism concept of transcendence but the
American band. The Chinese band I am referring to...
7 of China’s more interesting laws.
Later in 2018 the NZCFS will arrange a Lawyers tour to China. The tour will give New
Zealand legal practitioners a chance to learn about th...
Tencent: the first Asian company to reach the $500 billion club
Tencent, currently China’s most valuable company, became the first Asian firm to ever
enter the exclusive club of companies worth more than...
Chengdu named China’s happiest city
According to a recent survey by Oriental Outlook Magazine Chengdu is the happiest city in
China. The magazine has been running the survey s...
Hukou Reform
China’s Hukou (Houshold Registration, or also known as Internal Passport) system is one
of the most pressing areas for policy reform.
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Asian Influence in the Pacific #1
Hi members your President took a trip to Raro Tonga and Aitutaki Island over the New Year.
While browsing in the Raro bookshop I found an i...
Why join the New Zealand China Friendship Society?
Why join the New Zealand China Friendship Society?
The New Zealand China Society (NZCFS) was founded in 1952, at a time when the Cold War...
The Chinese New Year 2018
The Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dog – will officially begin on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. For th...
Switching over the branch email addresses – Please be ready for ...
With a new look website, integrated cloud based calendars and membership directories as well as a WeChat connected membership the NZCFS ha...
The Year of the Dog
The Chinese calendar is based on the movements of the moon and is linked to the Chinese zodiac – 12 animals all ascribed to a new year.
N...