Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
The South Pacific country of Cook Islands on Tuesday unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation on ...
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SWFLA To Do List: Boat show, orchid show, art fairs and more
Bonita Bay Marina officials have announced the annual boat show Feb. 21–23 at 27598 Marina Pointe Drive, Bonita Springs.
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SWFLA To Do List: Burrowing Owl Festival, Art Flicks and more
The Southwest Florida Archaeological Society recently announced a presentation on the Koreshans to be held Feb. 19.
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 ...
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.
Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals
The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the ...
The Hindu2d
New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, Foreign Minister says
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands government after its Pacific neighbour signed ...
U.S. News & World Report5d
China, Cook Islands Sign Action Plan for Partnership Deal
BEIJING (Reuters) - 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 ...
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 ...