Copyright & Attribution
Last updated: 23 July 2026
This page explains how copyright applies to content published on MiDeer Observer. It covers what we own, how we use third-party sources, and how you may use our content.
Our Original Content
All original content published by MiDeer Observer, including but not limited to editorial commentary, analysis, research reports, English translations, news summaries, data visualisations, and images labelled as our own, is protected by copyright and international treaties. Unless otherwise stated, MiDeer Observer or the named contributor owns the copyright in this content.
This includes original research reports such as our market analysis and data verification reports, which represent substantial independent work and are fully protected under copyright law.
Third-Party Sources
Articles on MiDeer Observer regularly reference publicly available sources, including:
- Chinese government announcements (GACC, MOFCOM, NBS, and other regulatory bodies)
- Company disclosures and stock exchange filings (NZX, HKEX, SSE, etc.)
- Industry reports and market research publications
- News articles from Chinese and international media
- Academic papers and official statistics
Our editorial approach is to summarise, translate, and analyse, not to reproduce. We do not republish full articles from other publications. Where specific facts, quotes, or data points are drawn from a third-party source, that source is credited within the article with a link to the original where available.
The news events and data we cover are matters of public record. Facts, statistics, and information contained in government and regulatory announcements are not subject to copyright protection. Our treatment of this material constitutes original analysis and commentary, consistent with established journalistic practice and fair dealing provisions under applicable copyright laws.
Translations
Where we provide English translations of Chinese-language source material, the translation itself is our original work. We attribute the original source to ensure transparency. Readers are encouraged to refer to the original Chinese-language source for the authoritative version of any official announcement or document.
Using MiDeer Observer Content
We encourage sharing our content to foster informed discussion on New Zealand-China trade and business developments. You may:
- Share links to our articles on social media, newsletters, or websites
- Quote short excerpts (up to 100 words) with attribution including “Source: MiDeer Observer” and a link to the original article
- Translate our articles for non-commercial purposes with prior written permission
For any use beyond the above, including full or substantial republication, commercial use, or adaptation, please contact us at [email protected] to request permission.
AI-Generated Images
MiDeer Observer commissions AI-generated images using commercial tools for articles, reports, and visual content. These images are created at our direction and expense, and are our intellectual property.
If you use our AI-generated images, you must credit the source as “Image: MiDeer Observer” with a link to the original article.
On our site, AI-generated images are labelled as “MiDeer AI illustration” to distinguish them from photography sourced from third-party providers.
Third-Party Images and Media
Some images and media featured on MiDeer Observer are sourced from third-party providers under licence (including Unsplash, Pexels, and Pixabay). Each image is credited with its source in accordance with the applicable licence terms.
Contact
For copyright inquiries or to report any concerns about our use of third-party content, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Editor in Chief: Julian ZHU on LinkedIn