China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal
No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the ...
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New Zealand and the Cook Islands fall out over China
The Cook Islands needs trade and investment. Its economy depends on tourism, and, having graduated to “high-income” status in ...
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 ...
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Cook Islands PM faces no-confidence but China deal moves forward
The Cook Islands Parliament has filed a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Mark Brown and his Cabinet following ...
Newsroom2d
Cooks and China partner on undersea exploration for lucrative critical minerals
Analysis: This is no mere holiday snapshot – this is the Cooks PM discovering China's seabed mining expertise, writes ...
‘Strategic failure’: Secret China deal raises new fears in the Pacific
The tiny nation of Cook Islands has delivered a significant blow to Australia’s efforts to counter China’s push into the ...
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Cook Islands calling for Kiana in bid to inspire next gen
Cook Islands Moana captain Kiana Takairangi is hoping to inspire the next generation of players to represent their country ...