美国发起了与库克群岛关于海底矿物的会谈,以对抗中国的影响。 USA initiates talks with Cook Islands on seabed minerals to counter China's influence.

美国已开始与库克群岛会谈,探讨海底矿物,目的是利用美国在海洋研究方面的专门知识。 The US has begun talks with the Cook Islands to explore seabed minerals, aiming to leverage US expertise in oceanic research. 随着今年早些时候库克群岛与中国签署战略伙伴关系,中国在太平洋区域的影响日益增强,人们对此感到关切。 This move comes amid concerns over China's growing influence in the Pacific region, as the Cook Islands signed a strategic partnership with China earlier this year. 与美国的伙伴关系侧重于负责任、科学指导的海底资源开发。 The partnership with the US focuses on responsible and scientifically guided development of seabed resources.