China, Cook Islands and strategic partnership deal

Cook Islands signs deal for closer ties with China
Prime Minister Mark Brown says the accord includes trade, investment, ocean science, infrastructure and transport.
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.
Cook Islands' Strategic Shift: Mark Brown's Pivotal China Visit
Prime Minister Mark Brown of the Cook Islands visited China to discuss marine science, climate resilience, and economic cooperation. The trip, which raises security concerns in New Zealand, includes plans to sign a strategic partnership.
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.
Cook Islands signs partnership deal with China
The decision drew from New Zealand, which is increasingly cautious about China's growing presence in the Pacific region.
China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
China says a visit this week by the Cook Islands' prime minister to Beijing was not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific, despite the trip stirring up a diplomatic spat between the tiny nation and its chief benefactor,
Cook Islands-China deal details to be revealed 'in the coming days' - Mark Brown
The Cook Islands prime minister says he is aware of the strong interest in the outcomes of his visit to China.
China willing to deepen mutual political trust with Cook Islands, premier says
China is willing to deepen mutual political trust with the Cook Islands, China's Premier Li Qiang said during a meeting with ...
Cook Islands opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Mark Brown
Cook Islands News reached out to the Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne for comment on Heather's no confidence motion.
China seeks deeper trust with Cook Islands, Premier Li tells Prime Minister Mark Brown
China seeks to increase "political trust" and belt and road cooperation with the Cook Islands, Premier Li Qiang told his visiting counterpart Mark Brown as they met on Friday. Multiple cooperation ...
Cook Islands prime minister discusses marine, climate and economics in China visit
Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown said on Thursday he had held discussions with institutions on marine science, climate ...
Should New Zealand invade the Cook Islands? - Matthew Hooton
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China ready for 'in-depth' talks as Premier Li Qiang set to meet Cook Islands leader
China stood ready for "in-depth" talks with the Cook Islands, Beijing said on Thursday, a day before a meeting between ...
Cook Islands’ Prime Minister to attend closing ceremony of Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games: Chinese FM
When asked for further details about Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown's attendance at the closing ceremony of the ...
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