New Zealand & Cook Islands sign security pact amid China concerns

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New Zealand and the Cook Islands have formalized a security agreement, a move widely interpreted as a response to China's expanding diplomatic and economic footprint in the Pacific. The agreement is designed to foster closer collaboration on security matters, including maritime security, disaster relief, and combating transnational crime. This pact underscores the increasing strategic importance of the Pacific region and the efforts of countries like New Zealand to maintain influence in the face of growing Chinese engagement.