China, Cook Islands

Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
The public quarrel between New Zealand and the Cook Islands — which share a passport, a military and constitutional ties — is a victory for Beijing.
The Cook Islands/China strategic partnership is a huge diplomatic failure - Richard Prebble
It is deep in Pacific culture. In the village, everyone knows everything. Our High Commissioner, Catherine Graham, holds degrees in International Relations & Politics and Commerce, Economics & Public Policy.
Cook Islands government releases details of deal with China
The Cook Islands government has released the text of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement that it has signed with Beijing. NZ Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said the government will now analyse the agreement with China. Peters said he intended to engage with the Cook Islands government on this "in the days ahead".
Cook Islands-China deal sparks public outcry and confussion
A prominent Cook Islands broadcaster says the recently signed comprehensive strategic partnership with China has divided communities back home. Today, over 400 people gathered in the streets of Avarua, Rarotonga, to protest the agreement that the Cook Islands and China formalized over the weekend.
‘No areas of concern’, says Cook Islands PM on NZ’s China deal fears
Not concerned over consequences Brown said he was not concerned by any consequences the New Zealand government may impose. The Cook Islands leader is returning to a motion of no confidence filed against his government and protests against his leadership.
Cook Islands signs China deal at centre of diplomatic row with New Zealand
Official ratification of a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement is likely to cause consternation in Wellington.
Cook Islands PM heads to China in the wake of a diplomatic spat with New Zealand
A diplomatic spat has erupted between New Zealand and the Cook Islands over plans by Rarotonga to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Beijing.
Cook Islands signs partnership deal with China
The decision drew from New Zealand, which is increasingly cautious about China's growing presence in the Pacific region.
'No Areas Of Concern': Cook Islands PM Returns Home, Addresses NZ's China Deal Fears
Heather is responsible for filing the motion of no confidence against the Prime Minister and his cabinet. The opposition only makes up eight seats of the 24 in Cook Islands parliament is about showing support to New Zealand, not about toppling the Government.
Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands
Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands - Beijing’s growing influence in the South Pacific has hit the close relationship between Wellington and the Cook Islands
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 but excludes security ties, a document released by the Pacific island nation's government showed.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader joins protest against ‘aggressive’ Cook Islands PM
Ngarewa-Packer, who is in the Cook Islands for her 30th wedding anniversary, said the local community asked her to join the ...
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Cook Islands beneficiary of Belt and Road cooperation
When China and the Cook Islands established diplomatic relations in 1997, their bilateral trade volume was $145,000. As a ...
Cook Islands: Communities Activate To Ready Safety Shelters
RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS, 03 February 2025. Following the announcement of the launch of the Rarotonga Safety Shelter Programme (RSSP), communities around Rarotonga are actively engaging with the Cook ...