The deal does not involve any agreement to give an exploration or mining licence to China, says the Cook Islands government.
China will be able to establish a "significant strategic presence" in the Pacific, a security studies professor says.
China will be able to establish a “significant strategic presence” in the Pacific following its new agreement with the Cook ...
The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the ...
The Cook Islands said on Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching ...
China's role in the region is a constant pressure in one direction. New Zealand and Australian policies towards the region have been naive at best, and the situation was worsened by U.S. State ...