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Adding to concerns, the Australian government has signed multiple memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with China, covering sectors like tourism and agriculture. Yet, details of these agreements remain secret, with official responses providing little insight into their content or intent. This opacity fuels suspicion that the government is prioritizing economic gains and diplomatic appeasement over strategic clarity.
Questions from journalists, including about the specific terms of these MOUs and their implications, have gone unanswered, further eroding public confidence. Such secrecy, critics argue, is symptomatic of an approach that avoids difficult conversations about contentious issues, such as human rights abuses or regional security threats.