In a time when leadership is paramount, Anthony Albanese’s decision to maintain diplomatic ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite the recent perilous sonar attack on Australian divers, raises serious concerns. The incident involving a Chinese warship’s aggressive use of sonar not only endangers the lives of our divers but also highlights a pressing need for a robust response from Australian leadership.
Albanese’s handshake with President Xi, in the aftermath of such a threatening maritime incident, leaves many questioning the strength of Australia’s stance on national security. The act of engaging in diplomatic niceties while our divers face potential harm sends a conflicting message to the international community and, more importantly, to the citizens he leads.
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