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Greg Sheridan, a prominent Australian foreign affairs analyst, sharply criticizes the trip, emphasizing that it was ill-timed and strategically unwise. Sheridan argues that while the Prime Minister played the tourist role convincingly, the diplomatic engagement yielded little tangible benefit. Instead, it appeared to embolden the Chinese government, providing it with leverage over Australia during a period of heightened security threats and strained alliances.