What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?
Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this ...
The Diplomat21h
Cook Islands’ China Shock: A ‘Frog in the Pot’ Moment for Pacific Security
Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.
Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres) ...
The Washington Post6d
China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — China and the South Pacific nation of the Cook Islands signed a comprehensive strategic partnership deal on Friday, raising alarm that Beijing is extending its reach ...
Associated Press10d
China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown speaks during a plenary ... that lies close to Australia and over which Japan and the ...
U.S. News & World Report10d
Factbox-Where Is the Cook Islands and What Is Its Relationship With New Zealand?
Factbox-Where Is the Cook Islands and What Is Its Relationship With New Zealand? WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands ...
Hindustan Times10d
New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China
WELLINGTON, - Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ Prime Minister travels to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting with New Zealand, despite the two ...
Hindustan Times10d
China says a visit by Cook Islands' prime minister isn't meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
BEIJING — China insisted on Monday that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is ... U.S. fought savage battles during World War II.
manilatimes3d
Cook Islands, China to expand alliance
(UPDATE) WELLINGTON — The Cook Islands has inked a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with former colonial power New Zealand. Prime Minister Mark ...
U.S. News & World Report8d
Cook Islands Prime Minister Discusses Marine, Climate and Economics in China Visit
Cook Islands Prime Minister Discusses Marine, Climate and Economics in China Visit By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown said on Thursday he had held ...
The Australian Financial Review10d
New Zealand ‘blindsided’ by Cook Islands-China deal
Wellington | New Zealand’s prime minister expressed mounting concerns on Monday as the Cook Islands’ leader travels ... the self-governed island on the world stage. To the alarm of Australia ...
Toronto Star10d
China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
BEIJING (AP) — China insisted on Monday that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific, despite the trip ...