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Cook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration deal

The Cook Islands has signed a five-year agreement with China to explore and research seabed mineral resources.
New Zealand criticized the Cook Islands for a lack of consultation regarding the deal with China.
Prime Minister Mark Brown emphasized that the Cook Islands' relationships with New Zealand and other partners remain unaffected by this partnership.
The Cook Islands government assures regulatory oversight of seabed mineral exploration, emphasizing environmental assessments before any harvesting decisions.

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Australian Financial Review

Emboldened China signs Pacific mining deal amid Tasman naval drills

A minerals exploration deal between the superpower and the Cook Islands is Beijing’s latest push for influence in a region historically aligned to the West.

22 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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RNZ

Cook Islands deal opens up Pacific to China

China will be able to establish a "significant strategic presence" in the Pacific, a security studies professor says.

3 days ago·New Zealand

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chinaglobalsouth.com

Cook Islands Strikes Deal With China on Seabed Minerals

The Cook Islands said Saturday it struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches. A copy of the deal—signed during a state visit to China that has been criticized by former colonial ruler New Zealand—showed that it covers working together ...

Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China

The Cook Islands has announced five-year agreement with China for the exploration of seabed minerals. New Zealand has urged the self-governing nation to keep to its "free association" relationship with Wellington.

3 days ago·Bonn, Germany

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France24

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Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals

The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches.

4 days ago·France

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NZ Herald

Cook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration deal

The Cook Islands said on Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation’s seabed...

4 days ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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