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 ...
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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 ... Asia Pacificcategory Six dead at resort construction site fire in South Korea's Busan, media says 5:19 AM ...
The Australian5d
‘Strategic failure’: Secret China deal raises new fears in the Pacific
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dances before receiving a gift during a welcome ceremony the Pacific Islands Forum in Aitutaki, Cook Islands, in 2023. Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas New Zealand ...
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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 ...
China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
China says a visit this week by the Cook Islands' prime minister to Beijing was not meant to conspire against anyone in the ...
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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 ... of China’s growing influence in the Pacific, which has alarmed the United States ...
The Washington Post4d
China says a visit by Cook Islands' prime minister isn't meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
BEIJING — China insisted on Monday that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific, despite the trip ...
The Independent3d
Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands
China insisted that the visit is not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific. “The relationship between China and the Cook Islands is not directed against any third party and ...
The Straits Times4d
New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China
The Cook Islands is a self-governing country in free association with New Zealand, which provides budget support and commits to defend the South Pacific nation, whose people are New Zealand ...
Nikkei Asia4d
China says Cook Islands' PM visit won't antagonize others in South Pacific
BEIJING (AP) -- China insisted on Monday that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific, despite the trip ...