Albanese failing to address security risks in push for closer China ties
'Why make this relationship such a big deal? They're going to buy our iron ore whether Albanese hugs a panda or not,' Mr Sheridan told Sky News Australia.
'Meanwhile, you're sending out all kinds of symbolism, and you're not having a frank discussion with the Australian people about the real security problems.
'If there is a war in our region, it will be between China and the US over Taiwan … the way we stop that from happening is by having a stable system of deterrence, which would mean increased defence capabilities.
'Albanese won't do the one thing that could actually make war less likely.'
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