Nice Words Mean Little When It Comes to the CCP

What came out of the prime minister’s visit to China was just a few nice photos.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during the opening ceremony of the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on Nov. 5, 2023. Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images

Commentary

The expression “being played,” which would appear to have its origins in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, came to mind when reflecting on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s journey to China.