Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact ...
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Philippines Accuses Chinese Navy of ‘Aggressive’ Actions Over Disputed Shoal
Tensions over Scarborough Shoal have increased markedly since the middle of last year, when Beijing and Manila reached an ...
US calls out ‘dangerous’ Chinese helicopter maneuvers as tensions rise over South China Sea
A Chinese military helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday ...
China launches patrols near disputed Diaoyu Islands after removing contentious buoy
Chinese coastguard vessels began patrols of the contested waters off the Diaoyu Islands on Wednesday, a day after Beijing ...
China willing to deepen mutual political trust with Cook Islands, premier says
China is willing to deepen mutual political trust with the Cook Islands, China's Premier Li Qiang said during a meeting with ...
China begins patrols near disputed Diaoyu Islands after removing contentious buoy
Coastguard patrols come amid signs of a thaw in Japan ties following disputes over buoys, seafood import bans.
Japan’s NHK AI gaffe reignites Diaoyu Islands dispute amid Chinese coastguard intrusion
The Japanese broadcaster was criticised for using AI-generated subtitles that referred to disputed islands as Diaoyu Islands ...
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 ...
US allies say China's fighter jets are using dangerous tactics to warn off aircraft — like popping flares and chaff
Australia accused a Chinese fighter jet of popping its flares close to one of its military aircraft above the South China Sea ...
A US ally is reconsidering aid to a strategic Pacific nation. Will China move in?
A rare dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the Pacific island nation, highlighting the existential ...
New Zealand urged not to overreact in Cook Islands dispute
New Zealand needs to ensure it does not become unhinged over the spat with the Cook Islands, says an international relations ...