The latest news from Asia:NZ

Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Asia New Zealand Foundation. More stories on our work can be found on www.asianz.org.nz.

The Asia:NZ team

China's harmony express
China has opened a landmark rail link between its two largest cities, Beijing and Shanghai. The new line is the longest and most expensive high-speed rail connection in the world. The route is the show piece of the burgeoning high-speed rail network throughout China that is due to be completed by 2020.

Former Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin honoured
Former Dunedin Mayor Peter Wing Ho Chin, a trustee of the Asia New Zealand Foundation, has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to Shanghai’s social and economic development. Mr Chin was presented with the Magnolia Gold award by Mayor Han Zheng in Shanghai (pictured).

Rugby World Cup teaching resource
Asia:NZ’s new teaching resource is a fantastic opportunity for Level 3 and 4 students to learn about Japan, the only Asian qualifying team. It is specifically designed for use in classrooms during the Rugby World Cup and covers Japanese culture and communication alongside rugby.

Final Patron's Dinner for Governor-General
Asia:NZ's prestigious Patron’s Dinner was hosted by patron His Excellency the Right Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand, Governor-General of New Zealand, for the last time. Asia:NZ has been privileged to have a very productive association with Sir Satyanand for well over a decade, as he was a board trustee and deputy chairman before becoming patron in 2006.

Partnering for success in India
NZTE Beachheads Advisors for India were in New Zealand recently to provide expert advice on what it takes to succeed in this complex and diverse market. They held a series of successful workshops around the country for a wide range of companies already engaged with India or wanting to be in the future.

Selamat datang ke Jakarta
NBR reporter Alex Walls (pictured) spent six weeks in Jakarta with the ACICIS Journalism programme funded by an Asia:NZ media grant. For the courageous local journalists she worked with the consequences of free speech can be dire. Nevertheless, Molotov cocktails thrown at their headquarters and death threats are regarded as mere obstacles to truth.

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