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Hundreds march to Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose deal with China

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Protests erupt over Cook Islands’ new strategic partnership with China, raising concerns about ties with New Zealand

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The Independent

Hundreds march to Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose deal with China

Protests erupt over Cook Islands’ new strategic partnership with China, raising concerns about ties with New Zealand

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Hong Kong Free Press

Cook Islands PM defends pact with China, urges Pacific nation not to depend on ‘big brother’ New Zealand

The Cook Islands’ prime minister on Tuesday defended a new partnership pact with China and urged his country not to depend on handouts from “big brother” New Zealand.The Cook Islands’ Prime Minister Mark Brown. File Photo: The Office of the Prime Minister of Cook Islands. Prime Minister Mark Brown said the accord signed with Beijing offers his small Pacific nation opportunities in trade, infrastructure and the sustainable use of ocean resources.…

5 days ago·Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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The Canberra Times

Cook Islands releases China pact amid pro-NZ protests

Hundreds of Cook Islanders have rallied in favour of keeping their association with New Zealand as details of...

5 days ago·Canberra, Australia

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asiapacificreport.nz

Cook Islanders march in Avarua against Mark Brown government

By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist, in Avarua, Rarotonga More than 400 people have taken to the streets to protest against Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s recent decisions, which have led to a diplomatic spat with New Zealand. The protest, led by Opposition MP and Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather, has taken place outside the Cook Islands Parliament in Avarua — a day after Brown returned from China. Protesters …

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