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 ...
BBC16d
Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West's grip loosens
The Cook Islands may be small but the ambitions of ... of Australia in what experts say is an escalation and unexpected show of power. Australian Defence Force Chinese vessels have sailed close ...
Los Angeles Times24d
Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
In return, Cook Islands must consult New Zealand on any matters that could affect Wellington. Brown’s refusal to show New Zealand officials the text of the China deal ahead of his trip prompted ...
The Economist8d
Chinese warships circumnavigate another island: Australia
Both Australia and New Zealand have another worry, that China may be strengthening its ability to deploy its forces in the ...
The Independent24d
Hundreds march to Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose deal with China
Another opposition MP and Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather told reporters that he was at the rally to show how much Cook Islanders value their relationship with New Zealand and the ...
BBC16d
Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West's grip loosens
The Cook Islands may be small but the ambitions of ... of Australia in what experts say is an escalation and unexpected show of power. "It's a pretty efficient way of testing the diplomatic ...