China, Cook Islands and New Zealand

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
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,
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.
How passports and a deal with China have put New Zealand at odds with its former colony Cook Islands
Wellington is at odds with the Cook Islands over a looming new agreement with China and the former Pacific colony's plan to have its own passport.
Cook Islands PM Aims to Boost Trade Ties During China Visit
SYDNEY (Reuters) - 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, climate and investment to tourism and infrastructure.
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.
Aussie, New Zealand dollars get respite ahead of China's reopen
The Australian and New Zealand dollars clung to gains on Wednesday ahead of the resumption of trade in Chinese markets, where ...
New Zealand reviews its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation snubs an official's visit
New Zealand’s government is reviewing its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation’s leader snubbed a planned meeting ...
Samoan communities affected by Manawanui disaster receive $30,000 donation from China
The Chinese embassy in Apia made an initial donation amid Manawanui compensation talks, and a spokesperson for Safata ...
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New Zealand reviews Kiribati aid programme after presidential snub
has developed close ties to Beijing in recent years, including hosting Chinese police. While New Zealand has been a long-standing development partner, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston ...