China, Cook Islands and strategic partnership deal

Cook Islands says comprehensive strategic partnership deal signed with China
The Cook Islands said on Saturday that it signed a comprehensive strategic partnership deal with China - a move expected to raise concerns in New Zealand with which it has constitutional ties.
"Deal with China compliments, not replaces, NZ relationship," Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the deal with China "compliments, not replaces" the relationship with New Zealand after signing it on Friday.
China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal
No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the start of deep-sea mining.
China willing to deepen mutual political trust with Cook Islands, premier says
China is willing to deepen mutual political trust with the Cook Islands, China's Premier Li Qiang said during a meeting with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, China's national television broadcaster reported on Friday.
Cook Islands ‘deals’ with China - why NZ Government won’t comment
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he will wait to see the contents of China’s agreements with the Cook Islands before commenting on
Cook Islands, China sign comprehensive strategic partnership deal raising concerns in New Zealand
Cook Islands signs strategic partnership with China, raising concerns in New Zealand over growing Chinese presence in the Pacific.
China ready for 'in-depth' talks as Premier Li Qiang set to meet Cook Islands leader
China stood ready for "in-depth" talks with the Cook Islands, Beijing said on Thursday, a day before a meeting between Premier Li Qiang and visiting Prime Minister Mark Brown. According to the Chinese foreign ministry,
China and Cook Islands: Strengthening Ties Amid Regional Tensions
China seeks to enhance political trust and cooperation with the Cook Islands, as discussed by Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Mark Brown. The discussions focus on marine infrastructure, cultural exchanges,
Cook Islands, China in talks on deep-sea mining
Cook Islands officials yesterday said they had discussed seabed minerals research with China as the small Pacific island mulls deep-sea mining of its waters.
New Zealand and the Cook Islands fall out over China
The Cook Islands needs trade and investment. Its economy depends on tourism, and, having graduated to “high-income” status in 2020, it is no longer eligible for aid. As Mr Brown sees it, China is part of the solution.
China Sees 'In-Depth' Cook Islands Talks, Partnership Deal Expected
China acknowledged a visit by the Cook Islands leader for the first time on Thursday, amid exasperation in New Zealand that it was not consulted about expected agreements involving the South Pacific nation,
Cook Islands prime minister discusses marine, climate and economics in China visit
Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown said on Thursday he had held discussions with institutions on marine science, climate ...
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Cook Islands' Strategic Shift: Mark Brown's Pivotal China Visit
Prime Minister Mark Brown of the Cook Islands visited China to discuss marine science, climate resilience, and economic ...
‘National sovereignty’ central to Cook Islands PM’s discussions with China as deal enters final stages
National sovereignty is one of the key themes Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is discussing with China as the two ...
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Cook Islands crisis presents challenge for Peters
Analysis: Complex constitutional and geopolitical issues have come to the fore in a diplomatic disagreement between New ...
Explained: Unpacking the diplomatic strain between NZ and the Cook Islands
Concerns have been rising about a possible diplomatic row between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. A couple of weeks ago, Foreign Minister Winston Peters publicly admonished the President of Kiribati ...
Cook Islands police hit by 'realities of job market' amid staff shortages
Cook Islands police are struggling with a personnel shortage due to "remuneration levels" and a lack of opportunities for ...