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The critic emphasized that while it is wise not to seek conflict, it is equally vital for Australia to publicly challenge unjust foreign conduct. Particularly troubling to this observer was the absence of vocal condemnation by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regarding China's trade sanctions—measures that, while now lifted, inflicted significant economic pain on Australia for years. Furthermore, the critic pointed out that Chinese military activities, such as the circulation of naval ships around the Australian coast and live-fire exercises intruding into civilian airspace, went largely unaddressed during the recent visit.