Cook Islands
China’s influence in the Pacific will increase
New Zealand has said it must “reset” relations with the Cook Islands after an agreed strategic partnership with China
ChinaChina’s military may benefit from Cook Islands deal
Wellington has said it needs to “reset” ties with the Cook Islands after it signed a deal with China
ChinaChina-Cook Islands deal will raise influence concerns
Beijing is poised to form a pact with the Cook Islands
ChinaBeijing will vie with Canberra and others in Pacific
Beijing is eyeing greater influence in the Pacific, to Canberra’s and Wellington’s concern
ChinaPACIFIC: Global slowdown weighs on Pacific Islands
While their isolation and lack of development offer some insulation against the financial crisis,...
PacificINTERNATIONAL: FATF blacklist drops three countries
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Indonesia, the Philippines and the Cook...
InternationalPACIFIC: Doubts frustrate forum's integration efforts
The Pacific Island Forum held a special summit in Auckland on April 6 to consider sweeping...
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