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The Cook Islands signs a five-year memorandum of understanding to collaborate with China in seabed mining,

China–Cook Islands relations — The Cook Islands signs a five-year memorandum of understanding to collaborate with China in seabed mining, which includes technology transfer, logistics support, and deep-sea ecosy

Published February 22, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: China–Cook Islands relations.

The Cook Islands signs a five-year memorandum of understanding to collaborate with China in seabed mining, which includes technology transfer, logistics support, and deep-sea ecosystem research. [https://www.dw.com/en/cook-islands-announces-deep-sea-minerals-deal-with-china/a-71711275 (DW)] [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/22/cook-islands-china-partnership-response ( The Guardian )]

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