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The Controversial Chinese Trip of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

A Prime Minister’s Diplomatic Misstep?

In recent days, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has found himself under scrutiny for his extensive six-day visit to China. Critics argue that his tour, perceived as overly indulgent and seemingly disconnected from broader regional diplomacy, sends mixed signals to both Australia’s allies and rivals. The trip, which included sightseeing, such as visiting pandas at the Great Wall and taking part in leisure activities like tennis, appears to some as more tourism than strategic diplomacy.