Cook Islands Faces Criticism from New Zealand Over Planned China Partnership

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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 arrangements with its Pacific neighbour.

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What does China want with the Cook Islands?

Diplomatic storm clouds are gathering around the Cook Islands, a picturesque tourist destination in the South Pacific known for its creaking palms, pink beaches and deliciously warm nights.  The microscopic island-nation has a long-standing ‘free association’ with New Zealand, which sees Wellington give the islands defence and financial support. Now though the islands are in

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Cook Islands and New Zealand fall out over China deal

Wellington says it was not properly consulted over the agreement, which is due to be signed this week.

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China Says Visit by Cook Islands' Prime Minister Isn't Meant to Antagonise Others in South Pacific

China insisted on Monday that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific, despite the trip stirring up a diplomatic spat between the tiny nation and its chief benefactor, New Zealand.The visi

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New Zealand concerns rise as Cook Islands plans to sign agreement with China

Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ prime minister travels to China to sign agreements without properly consulting with New Zealand, despite the two nations’ constitutional ties.