Concerns mount over Cook Islands' ‘national security’ amid China’s influence
The concerns of opposition leader Tina Browne follow warnings from New Zealand's intelligence chief about China's growing ...
The National Interest on MSN1d
A “Sputnik Moment” in Deep Sea Mining
China’s deep-sea mining deal with the Cook Islands risks leaving the United States behind in critical minerals essential for energy, defense, and tech.
New Zealand’s record of colonial oppression of the Cook Islands
The New Zealand ruling elite depicts itself as a benevolent colonial ruler defending the Cook Islands from the alleged ...
Taipei Times21h
Kiribati, China talk deep-sea mining
Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of ...
AFP on MSN1d
Kiribati eyes deep-sea mining deal with China
Pacific nation Kiribati says it is exploring a deep-sea mining partnership with China, dangling access to a vast patch of ...
Another tiny Pacific nation courts China for deep-sea mining riches
With a seabed rich in cobalt, nickel and copper, Kiribati is seeking new partners after a previous deal with a Canadian ...
China accuses New Zealand's top spy of spreading 'false information'
China's embassy in New Zealand on Thursday accused Wellington's top spy of lying after the intelligence chief warned of security risks posed by Beijing's growing influence in the Pacific.
Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China
Campaigner says The Metals Company's loss of a third of its exploration area is sign of a stuttering industry.
BenarNews2d
Pacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China
Campaigner says The Metals Company’s loss of a third of its exploration area is sign of a stuttering industry.
Global Times6d
To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail: Chinese embassy on NZ security intel’s claims
China-Cook Islands relations are mutually beneficial and characterized by transparency, openness and inclusiveness, with no secret agenda. China's assistance to Pacific Island nations comes with ...
The Straits Times6d
China accuses New Zealand’s top spy of spreading ‘false information’
The Cook Islands, a self-governing Pacific nation in free association with New Zealand, is at the heart of recent tensions between China and New Zealand. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown ...