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Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
The government of the Cook Islands said on Saturday that it had struck a five-year agreement with China to explore deep-sea minerals. The deal has raised eyebrows in nearby New Zealand.
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New Zealand and Cook Islands fall out over China deal
New Zealand has accused the Cook Islands government of a lack of transparency over its plans to strike a partnership deal with China. The tiny Pacific Island nation's leader, Mark Brown ...
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Cook Islands deal with China on economy, seabed mining spurs protest
WELLINGTON (Reuters) -A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to ...
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Cook Islands hosts ecumenical World Day of Prayer
The Cook Islands, a nation in the Pacific Ocean, hosted this year’s ecumenical World Day of Prayer on March 7, bringing together hundreds of people from the country’s six Christian churches.
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Cook Islands Prime Minister to face no confidence vote amid protests over pact with China
Hundreds of Cook Islanders have gathered to protest in the capital of Avarua after Prime Minister Mark Brown signed a pact with China. Opposition leaders have filed a no confidence vote against ...
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Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown speaks during a livestream on Facebook earlier this month. Photo / via video The Cook Islands said on Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China ...
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Cook Islands
Provides an overview of the Cook Islands, including key facts about this Pacific country. An overview of the media in Cook Islands, including links to broadcasters and newspapers. The Cook Islands ...
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Cook Islands PM Survives No-Confidence Vote Over China Pact
Cook Islands PM Survives No-Confidence Vote Over China Pact By Christine Chen (Reuters) - Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown survived on Wednesday a vote of no confidence in parliament brought ...
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Cook Islands Says It Has Signed Cooperation Pacts With China
The Cook Islands said it has formalized cooperation pacts with China, including an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership and an agreement covering exploration for seabed minerals ...
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Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals
WELLINGTON: The Cook Islands said Saturday (Feb 22) it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches. A copy of ...
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Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals
THE Cook Islands said on Saturday (Feb 22) it has 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 – ...