Biden recognizes the Cook Islands, blow to China - Last hour

2023-09-25T14:41:29.890Z

Highlights: Biden recognizes the Cook Islands, blow to China - Last hour. "The United States has a long history of cooperation with the Cook islands, dating back to World War II," he said. The announcement comes on the day the second summit with 18 Pacific island leaders opens in Washington. The move is bound to unleash China's ire, with some calling for a boycott of the U.S.-Cook Islands summit in Washington, D.C., next week. The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution this week to recognize the island nation.

Joe Biden has announced that the United States recognizes the Cook Islands, a move bound to unleash China's ire. "The United States has a long history of cooperation with the Cook Islands, dating back to World War II. (ANSA)