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 ...
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 ...
Chinese warships with ‘extremely capable’ missiles alarm New Zealand and Australia
Chinese warships conducting unusual exercises near Tasmania are armed with “extremely capable” long-range ballistic missiles, ...
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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New Zealand slams China over secretive naval drills
Wellington: New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins Monday alerted Australia that the Chinese vessels near its region are ...
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An international law expert says the Foreign Minister is right to want to refresh New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands
The island nation signed a five-year agreement with China for seabed mineral exploration and research without New Zealand consultation. Winston Peters has called for the Government to address issues ...