China, Cook Islands

Cook Islands Says It Has Signed Cooperation Pacts With China
The Cook Islands said it has formalized cooperation pacts with China, including an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership and an agreement covering exploration for seabed minerals.
Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
The Cook Islands has announced five-year agreement with China for the exploration of seabed minerals. New Zealand has urged the self-governing nation to keep to its "free association" relationship with Wellington.
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 eyes China investment in blue economy
Cook Islands and China have agreed to cooperate on blue economy investments, including new port wharves and deep sea minerals development.
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 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.
Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals
The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches. The Cook Islands has licensed three companies to explore the seabed for nodules rich in metals such as nickel and cobalt,
Winston Peters needs to address Cook Islands-China deal during meeting - Helen Clark
The Foreign Minister needs to restate the relationship with the Cook Islands during talks with his Chinese counterpart, former prime minister Helen Clark says.
Cook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration deal
The Cook Islands said on Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation’s seabed mine
China willing to promote common devt with PICs including Cook Islands, FM responds to recently signed China-Cook Islands agreements
At the invitation of China, Prime Minister Mark Brown of the Cook Islands will attend the Closing Ceremony ... China has ...
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China's Strategic Maneuvers in the South Pacific Stir Tensions Down Under
China’s naval task group traversed between Australia and New Zealand, firing live rounds causing airline diversions and forging a new agreement with the Cook Islands, raising concerns in Australasian ...
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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.
Rather than falling victim to zero-sum illusions, the West must embrace the multiplex nature of Pacific diplomacy
Rather than falling victim to zero-sum illusions, the West must embrace the multiplex nature of Pacific diplomacy.
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China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire exercises. So why are Australia and NZ so worried?
Basic 'rules of the sea' need to be established to avoid potential conflict between Australia and China in the Pacific.
New Zealand government whips up hysteria over Chinese naval exercise in Tasman Sea
The government’s rabid response to the Chinese warships is aimed at justifying a major spending increase on the military and ...
New Zealand foreign minister heads to Beijing with China’s live-firing drill in Tasman Sea on mind
New Zealand and Australia officials said that China had conducted live-fire exercises in international waters between the two ...
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Shane Jones: China meets Pacific aid needs
New Zealand First Deputy Leader Shane Jones says China is providing the practical aid Pacific nations are seeking. New ...