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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.
New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands ...
China’s strategic deal with Cook Islands sparks global debate
China has signed a wide-ranging deal with the Cook Islands, sparking concerns over Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific ...
Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The South Pacific country of Cook Islands on Tuesday unveiled the details of a deal with China ...
Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands
Hundreds of protestors assembled outside the Cook Islands parliament in capital Avarua on Tuesday to protest against prime ...
China seeks deeper trust with Cook Islands, Premier Li tells Prime Minister Mark Brown
China seeks to increase "political trust" and belt and road cooperation with the Cook Islands, Premier Li Qiang told his visiting counterpart Mark Brown as they met on Friday. Multiple cooperation ...
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 ...
Factbox-Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
The Cook Islands was within the New Zealand borders from 1901. In 1965, it became self governing but in free association with New Zealand. It is a realm country of New Zealand, along with Niue and ...
The Straits Times14d
Cook Islands PM aims to boost trade ties during China visit
SYDNEY - Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will visit China next week, the first visit by a leader of the small South Pacific state in a decade, to help improve ties ranging from trade ...
Sydney Morning Herald23d
A short(ish) flight away, this place is like stepping into a postcard
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Just one short flight from Sydney and I’ve arrived in paradise, or more precisely the Cook Islands. It’s my first time here, and ...
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NZ foreign affairs secretary to discuss proposed Cook Islands passport in Rarotonga
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Bede Corry will be in the Cook Islands this week. The Cook Islands foreign affairs office said Corry's visit to Rarotonga will be the first official ...