Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact ...
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Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
WELLINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - 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 ...
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China, the Cook Islands – and New Zealand’s struggle for influence in the Pacific
At the heart of the matter is a major deal set to be signed between the Cook Islands and China this week, one that observers have called a “diplomatic victory” for Beijing and a potential turn ...
The Straits Times4d
China, Cook Islands sign action plan for partnership deal
BEIJING - China and the Cook Islands signed an action plan last week for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, giving further ...
BBC12d
New Zealand and Cook Islands fall out over China deal
The Cook Islands is the latest Pacific country to strengthen its ties with China New Zealand has accused the Cook Islands government of a lack of transparency over its plans to strike a ...
The Straits Times8d
China sees 'in-depth' Cook Islands talks, partnership deal expected
FILE PHOTO: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown addresses the media during a press conference of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in Bonn, Germany, October 5, 2023. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File ...
manilatimes5d
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 ...
AOL12d
New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China
The Cook Islands is a self-governing country in free association with New Zealand, which provides budget support and commits to defend the South Pacific nation, whose people are New Zealand citizens.
Global Voices Online5d
Cook Islands and China sign partnership agreement amid transparency and security concerns
The Cook Islands and China signed a partnership agreement on February 15, further strengthening China's position in the Pacific. The agreement emerged despite the concern of some stakeholders about ...
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 ...
U.S. News & World Report12d
New Zealand Voices Renewed Concern as Cook Islands PM Eyes Agreement With China
New Zealand Voices Renewed Concern as Cook Islands PM Eyes Agreement With China By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand expressed renewed concern on Monday about the Cook Islands' prime ...