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The visit, according to Sheridan, is emblematic of Australia's misplaced priorities. While China engages in provocative military activities, Albanese's government is accused of neglecting pivotal regional relationships. Sheridan criticizes Australia's apparent lack of engagement with key allies such as Japan, South Korea, and India, which serve as crucial regional bulwarks against Chinese expansionism. Instead of diversifying away from China as official policy suggests, Sheridan claims that Australia's actions—implicitly through this trip—have made the nation more dependent on Beijing.