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When asked about China's regional ambitions, Albanese reaffirmed Australia's peaceful engagement in the Pacific. While not directly raising China's strategic objectives, he made clear that Australia advocates for regional cooperation and transparency through forums like the Pacific Islands Forum, promoting stability and mutual development.
Conclusion
Albanese's visit to Beijing marks an important step in managing Australia's complex relationship with China. By emphasizing dialogue, economic partnership, regional stability, and pragmatic diplomacy, the Prime Minister seeks to balance Australia's economic dependency on China with the need to ensure regional security and uphold Australia's values.