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The Cook Islands, a small South Pacific nation, signed a controversial agreement with China this month, raising concerns at home and abroad.
CCP–Cook Islands Deal Raises Concerns for New Zealand, US, Australia
The deal with the small South Pacific nation is another marker on the board in the Pacific for China, causing concerns abroad and prompting protests at home.
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Hundreds of Cook Islanders participate in a peaceful protest spearheaded by the leader of the Cook Islands United Party, Teariki Heather, on Feb. 17, 2025, in the Cook Islands. Courtesy of Melina Etches/Cook Islands News
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