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On the other hand, Prime Minister Albanese engages in high-profile visits to Beijing, attempting to secure Chinese investment and trade. During his trip, he led a smiling business delegation through China, seeking to boost steel exports and rebuild economic bridges—despite the clear military signals indicating escalating tensions. This duality feels as if Australia is trying to build its "lifeboat" out of TNT, simultaneously maintaining warm diplomatic ties while stockpiling arms, risking a volatile mismatch.