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Cook Islands signs partnership deal with China

The Cook Islands signed an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership with China during a state visit, according to Prime Minister Mark Brown.
New Zealand expressed concerns over the transparency of the agreement and stated it had not been properly consulted, as reported by Brown.
The partnership aims for cooperation in trade, investment, and maritime security, as stated by China's Foreign Ministry.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized that the cooperation is not aimed at any third party, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

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The Straits Times

China, Cook Islands sign action plan for partnership deal

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Cook Islands want to strengthen relations with China

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Why Cook Islands' deal with China for closer relations matters in the geopolitics of the Pacific

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7 days ago·Mumbai, India

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Zeit Online

Cook Islands: China expands influence in the South Pacific

The People's Republic has entered into a strategic partnership with the Cook Islands, which also deals with deep-sea raw materials. New Zealand's regional power reacts nervously.

Cook Islands signs deal for closer ties with China

WELLINGTON — The Cook Islands says it has signed a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with former colonial power New Zealand. Prime Minister Mark Brown said he signed an “action plan for the comprehensive strategic partnership” with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in the northern city of Harbin during a five-day state visit to China. He promised to publish the accord, after New Zealand expressed conc…

7 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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