China, the Cook Islands – and New Zealand’s struggle for influence in the Pacific
By signing a deal with Beijing, the Cook Islands is asserting its independence – in a stark challenge to New Zealand’s ...
Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands
Beijing’s growing influence in the South Pacific has hit the close relationship between Wellington and the Cook Islands ...
New Zealand government alarmed by Cook Islands deal with China
The Cook Islands’ pact with China has been furiously denounced by New Zealand as breaching the neo-colonial constitutional ...
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Marles reaffirms Australia’s role amid Cook Islands-China ties, U.S aid dreeze
Australian deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to being the “partner of choice” for ...
New Zealand urged not to overreact in Cook Islands dispute
New Zealand needs to ensure it does not become unhinged over the spat with the Cook Islands, says an international relations ...
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Gutting aid, US cedes soft power game to China
When President Donald Trump froze nearly all US foreign aid, Cambodia was forced to suspend workers removing dangerous mines ...
'Handing on a silver platter': How Donald Trump's suspension of USAID helps China
US President Trump's suspension of USAID funding has disrupted global humanitarian and development efforts, opening doors for ...
Cook Islands finalising controversial partnership with China
Cook Islanders are bracing for potential backlash from a controversial partnership deal with China, which is expected to be finalised any moment now. The planned comprehensive strategic partnership ...
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Responds to Question on the Cook Islands Prime Minister’s Visit to China
Q: I want to ask about the visit of the prime minister of the Cook Islands to China this week. It’s reported that China and ...
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Cook Islands crisis presents challenge for Peters
Analysis: Complex constitutional and geopolitical issues have come to the fore in a diplomatic disagreement between New Zealand and the Cook Islands ...
No Chinese would accept China not responding legitimately to Manila’s provocation: Chinese FM on Marcos’ remarks
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) report indicates a growing global recognition of a multipolar world. China views ...