China seeks deeper trust with Cook Islands, Premier Li tells Prime Minister Mark Brown
<p><strong>China aims to bolster "political trust" and cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative with the Cook Islands.</strong> This commitment was conveyed by Premier Li Qiang to Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown during their meeting in Harbin. The two countries signed multiple cooperation agreements, though specific details were not disclosed by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.</p> <p>Li Qiang emphasized China's willingness to strengthen ties with the Cook Islands by aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with the island nation's development strategy, focusing on mutually beneficial cooperation in areas like maritime infrastructure and cultural exchange. Prime Minister Brown affirmed the Cook Islands' commitment to the "one-China" policy and expressed interest in deepening collaboration with China on marine tourism, climate change, and seabed mineral research, particularly for resources vital to electric vehicle battery production.</p>
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<p><strong>China aims to bolster "political trust" and cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative with the Cook Islands.</strong> This commitment was conveyed by Premier Li Qiang to Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown during their meeting in Harbin. The two countries signed multiple cooperation agreements, though specific details were not disclosed by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.</p> <p>Li Qiang emphasized China's willingness to strengthen ties with the Cook Islands by aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with the island nation's development strategy, focusing on mutually beneficial cooperation in areas like maritime infrastructure and cultural exchange. Prime Minister Brown affirmed the Cook Islands' commitment to the "one-China" policy and expressed interest in deepening collaboration with China on marine tourism, climate change, and seabed mineral research, particularly for resources vital to electric vehicle battery production.</p>
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