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New Zealand Raises 'Concern' Over Cook Islands-China Deal

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New Zealand Raises 'Concern' Over Cook Islands-China Deal
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Above: New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in the Nizami Plenary Room at Baku Olympic Stadium.  Image copyright: Dominika Zarzycka/Contributor/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
story last updated FEB 11

The Spin

Pro-China narrative

The Cook Islands has every right to pursue independent international agreements that benefit its economic development and national interests. The partnership with China focuses solely on trade and infrastructure and, therefore, doesn't require New Zealand's approval or oversight.

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Anti-China narrative

The Cook Islands' lack of transparency and consultation on a major agreement with China violates constitutional obligations and raises significant security concerns for the region. This move undermines its special relationship with New Zealand and its defense and foreign affairs coordination arrangements.

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