China extends reach in South Pacific

China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal
No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the start of deep-sea mining.
Cook Islands, China in talks on deep-sea mining
Cook Islands officials yesterday said they had discussed seabed minerals research with China as the small Pacific island mulls deep-sea mining of its waters.
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The Cook Islands, with one of the largest Exclusive Economic Zones in the world — a whopping 2 million sq km — is considered part of New Zealand’s backyard, albeit over 3000 km to the northeast. The deal with China is focused on economics not security issues, according to Cooks Prime Minister Mark Brown.
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Cook Islands in talks with China on deep-sea mining
The Cook Islands causes concern in New Zealand as it moves toward a possible collaboration with China on deep-sea mining.
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Cook Islands says in talks with China on deep-sea mining
SYDNEY, Feb 14, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Cook Islands officials said Friday they had discussed seabed minerals research with China as the small Pacific island mulls deep-sea mining of its waters.
Cook Islands says it’s in talks with China on deep-sea mining
Cook Islands officials said on Friday they had discussed seabed minerals research with China as the small Pacific island mulls deep-sea mining of its waters. The self-governing co ...