What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?
Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this ...
Voice of America4d
China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact
China and the Cook Islands on Friday signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, but the lack of transparency around the details has alarmed New Zealand, the South Pacific state’s ...
Reuters7d
Cook Islands prime minister discusses marine, climate and economics in China visit
WELLINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown ... national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events ...
manilatimes2d
Cook Islands, China to expand alliance
(UPDATE) WELLINGTON — The Cook Islands has inked a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with former colonial power New Zealand. Prime Minister Mark ...
scmp.com7d
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, one that observers have called a “diplomatic victory” for Beijing and a potential turn ...
U.S. News & World Report7d
Cook Islands Prime Minister Discusses Marine, Climate and Economics in China Visit
Cook Islands Prime Minister Discusses Marine, Climate and Economics in China Visit By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown said on Thursday he had held ...
Hindustan Times9d
New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China
WELLINGTON, - Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ Prime Minister travels to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting with New Zealand, despite the two ...
The New Zealand Herald4d
Cook Islands ‘deals’ with China – why NZ Government won’t comment
Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down. The Cook Islands has signed a Joint Action Plan for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with China ...
The Straits Times5d
China sees 'in-depth' Cook Islands talks, partnership deal expected
BEIJING - 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 ...
U.S. News & World Report9d
Factbox-Where Is the Cook Islands and What Is Its Relationship With New Zealand?
Factbox-Where Is the Cook Islands and What Is Its Relationship With New Zealand? WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands ...
AOL9d
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 citizens.