China, Cook Islands

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 provoked a rare diplomatic clash with the nation’s chief benefactor, New Zealand,
Cook Islands PM pledges to release details of China deal
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said he would release soon the full details of a comprehensive strategic partnership deal signed between China and his country, which has raised concerns in New Zealand with which it has constitutional ties.
Hundreds march to Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose deal with China
Hundreds march to Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose deal with China - Protests erupt over Cook Islands’ new strategic partnership with China, raising concerns about ties with New Zealand
Cook Islands’ China deal 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 nation’s government showed.
Cook Islands' China Deal: Balancing Regional Relationships and Economic Diplomacy
The Cook Islands has unveiled a strategic partnership with China covering areas like deep-sea mining and education, excluding security. Western nations worry about China's growing influence. Prime Minister Mark Brown emphasizes economic diplomacy,
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.
NZ concerns: Is Cook Islands-China deal shipshape?
A $3m ship deal is among the early examples of how a polarising pact between the Asian superpower and a Pacific partner will bear fruit
Strategic Alliance Unveiled: Cook Islands and China Forge New Partnership
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown plans to reveal details of a new strategic partnership with China, which has sparked concern in New Zealand about its implications. Despite opposition protests,
Cook Islands Unveils Details of China Deal, Provoking Diplomatic Tensions with New Zealand
Cook Islands discloses its China deal, stirring diplomatic tensions with New Zealand over seabed mineral cooperation and geopolitical influence.
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.
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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.
Watch: Cook Islanders march in Avarua against Mark Brown government
Over 400 people have taken to the streets to protest the Cook Islands Prime Minister's recent decisions, which have led to a ...