A closer-than-expected relationship between the Cook Islands and Beijing has been suddenly revealed by an announcement that its Prime Minister, Mark Brown, is to make a state visit to China—reportedly as soon as Feb. 7—where he will sign what his Beijing and Cook Islands to Strike Partnership Deal, Leaving New Zealand Blindsided
A closer-than-expected relationship between the Cook Islands and Beijing has been suddenly revealed by an announcement that its Prime Minister, Mark Brown, is to make a state visit to China—reportedly as soon as Feb. 7—where he will sign what his 
The trade war is on. President Donald Trump saying he’s in no rush to talk to Chinese Communist Party head Xi Jinping. Trump already paused tariffs on Mexico and Canada after phone calls with their leaders. A wide array of goods could soon see their
Pacific Islands nations that sign agreements with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to advance their economic interests need to understand the implications of doing so, Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-A. Samoa) has warned. She represents American Samoa, the