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However, the Prime Minister’s focus appears skewed, engaging in diplomatic "coup" attempts with China while providing the impression of minimal strategic engagement with the U.S. administration. Critics argue that Albanese's approach reveals a lack of a coherent agenda or plan to manage this vital relationship effectively. This has led some to characterize the current diplomatic management as a "low point" in Australian diplomacy, with the country seemingly passive in the face of Beijing’s assertiveness and U.S. strategic needs.