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New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal
A diplomatic row has erupted between two tight-knit Pacific countries, after New Zealand said the Cook Islands failed to properly consult on its plans to deepen ties with China amid growing concerns over Beijing’s push for influence in the region. The Cook …