7 February: Prime Minister Brown defends the Cook Islands government's decision not to consult New Zealand about its planned partnership agreement with China, claiming it does not involve foreign affairs and defence issues.[3]
10 February:
Brown embarks on a state visit to China to sign a "Joint Action Plan for a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."[4]
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun states that "the relationship between China and the Cook Islands does not target any third party, and should not be disrupted or restrained by any third party."[5]
12 February – The Cabinet of the Cook Islands affirms its support for Brown's leadership and the partnership agreement with China.[6]
13 February – Guo confirms that Prime Minister Brown will be attending the closing ceremony of the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin.[7]
15 February – Cook Islands Foreign MinisterTingika Elikana confirms that his government has ratified a partnership agreement with China without disclosing the contents with New Zealand. His New Zealand counterpart Peters says that New Zealand will be considering the agreement carefully in light of New Zealand's constitutional relationship with the island country.[8]
17 February – About 400 people attended a protest organised by Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather to protest the Cook Islands government's recent partnership agreement with China and abandoned Cook Islands passport proposal, which they say threatens relations with New Zealand.[9][10]
18 February – The Cook Islands government releases the text of its comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with China.[11]
22 February – The Cook Islands government acknowledged it has signed a five-year seabed mining agreement with China.[12]
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