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Critics argue that the six-day China trip yielded limited tangible benefits, raising concerns over whether Australia has achieved meaningful strategic progress. While there were some relationship resets with Chinese leadership, key issues remain unresolved.
Notably, Australia's concerns regarding China's maritime aggression, military expansion, and nuclear arsenal buildup have received insufficient attention. Since 2020, China has reportedly doubled its nuclear capabilities, yet Canberra has yet to receive clear explanations for these developments. The lack of explicit reassurance or diplomatic engagement on these security matters fuels uncertainty about Australia's strategic future.