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 ...
Cook Islands deal with China on economy, seabed mining spurs protest
A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships ...
Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
The Cook Islands has announced five-year agreement with China for the exploration of seabed minerals. New Zealand has urged ...
The Diplomat2d
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.
Los Angeles Times3d
Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The South Pacific country of Cook Islands on Tuesday unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation on matters including mining seabed minerals after ...
U.S. News & World Report3d
Explainer-What Is the Cook Islands Deal With China and What Has Worried NZ?
Explainer-What Is the Cook Islands Deal With China and What Has Worried NZ? By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive ...
The Washington Post8d
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 ...
U.S. News & World Report3d
New Zealand Must ‘Reset’ Cook Islands Ties After China Pact, Foreign Minister Says
New Zealand Must ‘Reset’ Cook Islands Ties After China Pact, Foreign Minister Says By Christine Chen (Reuters) - New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must ...
Hindustan Times11d
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 Times11d
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.
Global Voices Online5d
Cook Islands and China sign partnership agreement amid transparency and security concerns
The Cook Islands and China signed ... and even signed an agreement with Solomon Islands. Meanwhile, it's relations with New Zealand are becoming slightly tenser. According to DoubleThinkLab's China in ...
Toronto Star12d
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 ...