What is causing protests in the Cook Islands?
Protests have erupted in the Cook Islands over a strategic partnership between the Cook Islands government and China. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Avarua to condemn Prime Minister Mark Brown's secretive new deal with Beijing, which they characterize as backroom dealings. The unrest stems from growing fears about China's expanding influence in the Pacific region. Protesters are specifically concerned about the lack of transparency surrounding the agreement and its potential implications for the Cook Islands' sovereignty and regional geopolitical balance.
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Rising Tensions on the Cook Islands: Protests Erupt Against Prime Minister Mark Brown
WION·8 months ago
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What recent actions has the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands taken that have provoked protests among citizens?
What concerns have critics raised about the Cook Islands' agreement with China?
What concerns did New Zealand express regarding the Cook Islands' agreement with China?
What were the concerns raised about China's economic assistance to the Cook Islands?
How could the Cook Islands deal with China affect the balance of power in the Pacific?
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