China, Cook Islands

Cook Islands PM defends China pact
The Cook Islands' prime minister on Tuesday defended a new partnership pact with China and urged his country not to depend on handouts from "big brother" New Zealand. "We can choose to be a country that relies on handouts and is dependent on our big brother or we can choose to be a country that can stand on its own two feet and can engage in constructive partnerships of mutual benefit,
China seeks deeper trust with Cook Islands, Premier Li tells Prime Minister Mark Brown
China hoped to increase “political trust” and belt and road cooperation with the Cook Islands, Premier Li Qiang told his visiting counterpart Mark Brown when they met on Friday. Multiple ...
China and Cook Islands: Strengthening Ties Amid Regional Tensions
China seeks to enhance political trust and cooperation with the Cook Islands, as discussed by Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Mark Brown. The discussions focus on marine infrastructure, cultural exchanges,
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 Prime Minister Mark Brown, China's national television broadcaster reported on Friday.
Cook Islands deepens ties with China, angers New Zealand
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in a number of fields.
China and Cook Islands Forge Strategic Partnership
China and the Cook Islands have signed an action plan establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership. This agreement, announced by a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, focuses on bilateral cooperation and explicitly excludes the influence of third parties.
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 Prime Minister to face no confidence vote amid protests over pact with China
Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets in the Pacific nation of Cook Islands, urging the government to protect its ties with New Zealand.
Explainer: What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?
Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this week, have raised concerns in New Zealand, which has a close constitutional relationship with its tiny Pacific neighbour.
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.
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Cook Islands’ China Shock: A ‘Frog in the Pot’ Moment for Pacific Security
Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.
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 ...