Cook Islands turn to China as western influence wanes in South Pacific
- Posted on February 7, 2025
- By The Times
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Cook Islands turn to China as western influence wanes in South Pacific
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The islands’ leader is setting off for Beijing to sign a deal on trade, tourism and investment — to the shock of ‘blindsided’ New Zealand