China extends reach in South Pacific

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 start of deep-sea mining.
Why a China deal has set off a Cook Islands-New Zealand spat
But the proposed pact has shaken decades-old ties between the Cook Islands and New Zealand, neighbours that are set to mark 60 years of a free association agreement in 2025. That agreement has long given New Zealand influence over the Cook Islands, especially over its foreign policy.
New Zealand and Cook Islands fall out over China deal
New Zealand has accused the Cook Islands government of a lack of transparency over its plans to strike a partnership deal with China. The tiny Pacific Island nation's leader, Mark Brown, is this week making his country's first ever state visit to Beijing in order to sign the agreement.
What does the Cook Islands-China deal mean for New Zealand?
The Cook Islands and China are expected to form a comprehensive strategic partnership, but what does this mean for New Zealand?
New Zealand Government concerned regarding Cook Islands-China agreements
The New Zealand Government says the Cook Islands has failed to properly consult it on proposed agreements Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will be signing in China this week. Brown has now left for China without further consultation,
Cook Islands Says Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Deal Signed With China
The Cook Islands said on Saturday that it signed a comprehensive strategic partnership deal with China - a move expected to raise concerns in New Zealand with which it has constitutional ties. The deal was signed by Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown during a visit to Beijing.
Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square ...
Beehive Buzz: What's going on in the Cook Islands?
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has jetted off to China to sign a new partnership deal - but New Zealand has no idea ...
Mark Brown on China deal: 'No need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us'
The Cook Islands prime minister says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with Beijing which is ...
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New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China
New Zealand seeks transparency from Cook Islands on China agreements China says it sees Cook Islands as important South Pacific partner Cook Islands opposition questions lack of ...
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China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
BEIJING (AP) — China insisted on Monday that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific, despite the trip ...
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 ...