Cook Islands PM Mark Brown criticises New Zealand oversight on China deal
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which is expected to be penned in Beijing next week. Brown told RNZ Pacific the Cook Islands-New Zealand relationship was reciprocal.
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,
Robert Patman: Cook Islands to sign major deal with China
News reports Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is travelling to Beijing on Friday to sign a deal.  Foreign Minister Winston Peters seems to have
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 state in a decade, to help improve ties ranging from trade,
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.
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