China, Cook Islands and New Zealand

New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China
Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ Prime Minister travels to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting with New Zealand, despite the two nations' constitutional ties.
Cook Islands’ ‘strategic’ deal with China angers New Zealand
Australia, New Zealand and the US have been moving to counter China’s growing strategic and diplomatic influence in the past three years by striking agreements with nations, including Tuvalu, Nauru and Papua New Guinea, aimed at shoring up their status as the region’s primary security partners.
Cook Islands PM Brown offered state visit to China later this month
The state visit was initially announced in December 2024, during a visit by Dr Zhaoxu Ma, the Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.
Pacific Tensions: Cook Islands’ China Deal Stirs Debate
The Cook Islands' Prime Minister's unconsulted trip to China has raised New Zealand’s security concerns due to constitutional ties. Both nations expect transparency on agreements concerning defense, trade,
New Zealand voices 'concern' as Cook Islands seeks China deal
New Zealand's Foreign Minister voiced "significant concern" on Sunday as close Pacific partner the Cook Islands prepared to sign a cooperation deal with China.
New Zealand says 'blindsided' by Cook Islands' China overture
SYDNEY: New Zealand said on Friday (Feb 7) it had been "blindsided" by the Cook Islands' plans to sign a major agreement with China and issue its own passports. Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he had not been consulted on the moves by the Cook Islands,
Strengthening Ties: Cook Islands PM Visits China
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will visit China next week, marking the first such visit in a decade. The visit aims to enhance trade, investment, tourism, and infrastructure ties while navigating geopolitical dynamics with key partners like New Zealand and Australia.
Cook Islands rejects New Zealand’s oversight of China deal
There is no need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us,' Premier Brown says, referring to China ties, upcoming deal with Beijing - Anadolu Ajansı
Cook Islands’ new passport move, China deal leave New Zealand ‘blindsided’
Foreign Minister Winston Peters expresses concern over Pacific nation’s independent plans, including a proposed pact with Beijing.
NZ, Cook Islanders left in dark over PM's possible China deal - Peters
Mark Brown is travelling to China soon where he is expected to potentially sign an agreement on closer cooperation with Beijing.
Cook Islands set to sign economic pact with China
New Zealand has raised the alarm on a new pact to be signed by China and the Cook Islands, saying its Pacific partner failed to consult with them.
Cook Islands PM aims to boost trade ties during China visit
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will visit China next week, the first visit by a leader of the small South Pacific ...
‘Strategic failure’: Secret China deal raises new fears in the Pacific
The tiny nation of Cook Islands has delivered a significant blow to Australia’s efforts to counter China’s push into the ...
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New Zealand must balance alliances with autonomy
New Zealand’s 2024 foreign policy embraced deeper security alliances, but economic dependence on China remained a persistent ...