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Despite his extensive political experience and fluency in Mandarin, Rudd has yet to secure a face-to-face meeting with Trump after eight months in his ambassador role. This perceived diplomatic stagnation reflects poorly on Australia's strategic position, especially as other allied nations are more active in engaging with Washington.
Australia’s Relationship with China
Another critical point raised concerns Australia's approach to China. It was observed that while Australia has made two official visits to Beijing under Prime Minister Albanese, China has not reciprocated with a visit to Australia during this period. This disparity signals a potential image of Australia as a "supplicant" in regional geopolitics.