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The key takeaway from this high-level discourse is that Australia’s future security hinges on transparent, detailed contingency plans, deep understanding of both Chinese and American intentions, and maintaining a flexible but firm diplomatic stance. As regional tensions simmer, Canberra’s ability to manage these dual tracks without collision will determine its role in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape—an arena where the choices made today will shape the security and prosperity of tomorrow.