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Hansen questioned the sincerity of the government’s diplomatic overtures, asserting that there is little trust in China or in the Prime Minister’s approach. She pointed out that even Chinese workers at Australian Parliament House are under security scrutiny, reflecting widespread suspicion.
Further skepticism was directed at the ongoing China-Australia relationship, with Hansen dismissing recent promises of reform or openness as mere rhetoric. She dismissed pre-trip assurances from officials like Jim Chalmers that foreign investment rules would not be relaxed, labeling such statements as untrustworthy and driven by political motives.