China, Cook Islands

‘Clandestine’ Cook Islands-China deal ‘damaged’ NZ relationship – Helen Clark
The former prime minister maintains that Cook Islands should have consulted Wellington before signing a “partnership” deal with China.Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Journalist Former New
Explainer: 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 week, have raised concerns in New Zealand, which has a close constitutional relationship with its tiny Pacific neighbour.
Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact provoked a rare diplomatic clash with the nation’s chief benefactor, New Zealand,
Cook Islands PM Pledges to Release Details of China Deal
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said he would release soon the full details of a comprehensive strategic partnership deal signed between China and his country, which has raised concerns in New Zealand with which it has constitutional ties.
Cook Islands deal with China on economy, seabed mining spurs protest
A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships but excludes security ties, a document released by the Pacific island nation's government showed.
Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands
Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands - Beijing’s growing influence in the South Pacific has hit the close relationship between Wellington and the Cook Islands
After China deal, Cook Islands looks beyond ‘big brother’ New Zealand, US
The islands’ PM said Pacific nations were looking for other countries to ‘fill the gap’ in the wake of Trump’s return as US president.
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 countries, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, giving further details about a deal expected to raise concerns in New Zealand.
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International Court to listen arguments from Bolivia and Chile on the disputed access to the Pacific
where they will present their arguments over a disputed 380 kilometer coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Relations between Bolivia and Chile have been historically strained over the territory ...
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Miss Pacific Islands pageant sparks diplomatic dispute after judges stopped at border
Solomon Islands said that it had lifted the notice on Wednesday afternoon but an investigation into “alleged fraudulent activities during the crowning of the Miss Pacific on Saturday 8th ...
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China, Japan trade blame over confrontation near disputed islands
China and Japan accused each other of maritime incursions after a confrontation between their coast guards in waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea. China's coast guard said on ...
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US Ally Shadows Russian Warships in Pacific Waters
A fleet of three Russian naval vessels, including two missile-armed warships, was spotted sailing near Japan's territory on ...