6 d. ago Will New Zealand’s ‘patronising’ aid freeze push Cook Islands closer to China?

What began as a quiet series of infrastructure deals between the Cook Islands and China has erupted into a diplomatic stand-off, with New Zealand halting millions in aid and Pacific leaders accusing Wellington of “patronising” behaviour. New Zealand’s abrupt suspension of aid has cast a harsh spotlight on the country’s growing unease over China’s expanding Pacific footprint, drawing warnings from regional observers that the move risks appearing “coercive rather than constructive”. Wellington...

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2 w. ago ‘No conflict of interest’ between China and New Zealand, Xi tells Luxon

China has “no fundamental conflict of interest” with New Zealand, President Xi Jinping told New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday while calling for the constructive management of differences. “Both sides should adhere to mutual respect, seek common ground while acknowledging differences, and correctly view and manage their differences and disagreements,” Xi was quoted as saying by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Just ahead of Luxon’s arrival in the Chinese capital...

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2 w. ago Leaders of China, New Zealand discuss trade, Pacific security

Leaders of China, New Zealand discuss trade, Pacific security  Reuters

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2 w. ago New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon meets China's Xi in Beijing

New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon meets China's Xi in Beijing  Yahoo

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2 w. ago China, New Zealand should place greater emphasis on cooperation: Xi

China, New Zealand should place greater emphasis on cooperation: Xi  Xinhua

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2 w. ago New Zealand halts millions in funds to Cook Islands over its China ties

New Zealand halts millions in funds to Cook Islands over its China ties  NBC News

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2 w. ago New Zealand halts money to a Pacific nation over its China ties

New Zealand halts money to a Pacific nation over its China ties  AP News

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2 w. ago New Zealand halts millions of funds to Cook Islands over its China ties

New Zealand halts millions of funds to Cook Islands over its China ties  AP News

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2 w. ago New Zealand Pauses Cook Islands Funding Over China Agreements

New Zealand Pauses Cook Islands Funding Over China Agreements  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago Launch Roundup: Missions to launch from the U.S., China, Japan, New Zealand, and Russia

Launch Roundup: Missions to launch from the U.S., China, Japan, New Zealand, and Russia  NASASpaceFlight.com -

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2 w. ago China Travel Sector Surges After New Zealand’s Bold New Easy Visa

China Travel Sector Surges After New Zealand’s Bold New Easy Visa-Free Announcement  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago New Zealand PM Luxon to meet President Xi in China, then head to Europe

New Zealand PM Luxon to meet President Xi in China, then head to Europe  Reuters

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