Emboldened China signs Pacific mining deal amid Tasman naval drills
A minerals exploration deal between the superpower and the Cook Islands is Beijing’s latest push for influence in a region ...
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.
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, ...
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Cook Islands deal sparks concern
One of the most contentious aspects of the deal is deep-sea mining. Climate change remains the most existential threat to Pacific Island nations, yet the Cook Islands government is exploring seabed ...
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 ...
New Zealand foreign minister to question Chinese naval activity in Beijing visit
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters will touch down in Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit as relations ...
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 ...
A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to Aukus
The appearance of three Chinese naval vessels firing live rounds in the Tasman Sea has caused understandable alarm in New ...
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NZ minister to question Chinese naval activities
New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters is to touch down in Beijing today for a three-day visit after ...
Andrew Dickens: NZ missed its chance with the Cook Islands
So, the weekend has been spent watching the Chinese Navy use the Tasman Sea as a firing range.   They’ve never done this so ...
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 ...