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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.

Firstpost · 2d

Why Cook Islands' deal with China for closer relations matters in the geopolitics of the Pacific

The Cook Islands, a nation of 17,000 people spread across the South Pacific, holds strategic significance beyond its size. Along with 13 other Pacific island nations, it controls vast maritime zones t

Reuters · 4d

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.

The Diplomat6h

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.

4don MSN

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 ...

Associated Press8d

China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others in South Pacific

(AP Photo/Sergei Grits, File) BEIJING (AP) — China insisted on Monday that a visit this week by the prime minister of the ...

The Washington Post5d

China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — China and the South Pacific nation of the Cook Islands signed a comprehensive ... a way for his nation of roughly 15,000 people to move beyond a reliance on tourism ...

China, Cook Islands sign action plan for partnership deal

China and the Cook Islands signed an action plan last week for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two ...

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