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.
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 ...
Voice of America7d
China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact
China and the Cook Islands on Friday signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, but the lack of transparency around the details has alarmed New Zealand, the South Pacific state’s ...
Porthole Cruise Magazine23h
Paul Gauguin Cruises Unveils 2027 Voyages
Explore Paul Gauguin Cruises' 2027 itineraries featuring 34 unforgettable voyages to Tahiti, Society Islands, Cook Islands, ...
Reuters12d
New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China
New Zealand seeks transparency from Cook Islands on China agreements China says it sees Cook Islands as important South Pacific partner Cook Islands opposition questions lack of consultation on ...
Reuters12d
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 ...
scmp.com10d
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 ...
manilatimes11d
New Zealand wary of Cook Islands deals 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 ...
The Australian Financial Review11d
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 to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting Wellington ...
The New Zealand Herald7d
Cook Islands ‘deals’ with China – why NZ Government won’t comment
Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down. The Cook Islands has signed a Joint Action Plan for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with China ...
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 ...
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 ...