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Scott Morrison, the former Prime Minister, has publicly criticized Forest for his comments, framing them as potentially naïve or overly conciliatory. Morrison’s pushback underscores the concern that such remarks could undermine Australia’s diplomatic position, especially given the complex and often tense relationship with China. The ongoing debate revolves around whether Australian business leaders and politicians should take a harder line or maintain cooperative ties with Beijing despite its known repressive governance and aggressive foreign policy.