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What is the Cook Islands deal with China, and why is it spooking New Zealand?

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WELLINGTON, Feb 20 — Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this week, have raised concerns in New Zealand, which has a close constitutional relationship with its tiny Pacific neighbour. What are the Cook Islands? The Cook Islands are a group of 15 small islands and atolls halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii, scattered across 2 million square km of resource-rich Pa…

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‘We Are a Christian Nation’: Hundreds Protest Cook Islands-China Agreement, Fearing Loss of NZ Ties

Hundreds of Cook Islanders have marched to their Parliament in protest against an impending “comprehensive” deal with the Chinese Communist Party that could sideline its long-standing relations with New Zealand. Prime Minister Mark Brown returned from Beijing this week, having been granted an audience with CCP Premier Li Qiang, which he described as the “pinnacle” of his state visit. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed between the two…

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