New Zealand has ceased NZ$18.2 million in funding to the Cook Islands because of concerns regarding the Cook Islands' agreements with China. Relations between the two nations are increasingly strained over their differing approaches to managing ties with Beijing. This funding halt, which affects core sectors like health, education, and tourism, underscores the growing friction, especially as New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits China to meet with President Xi Jinping. The Cook Islands remains self-governing while holding constitutional ties with New Zealand.
New Zealand's government has halted NZ$18.2 million in funding to the Cook Islands until relations improve amid tensions over ties with China.
The Cook Islands is self-governing but shares military and citizenship ties with New Zealand, complicating their relationship amidst growing Chinese influence.
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