Aussie PM must improve AUKUS explanation for public, reassess US relations, experts warn

"The deliberate toning down of criticism of Chinese behavior and policy in order to stabilize the bilateral relationship makes it very difficult to have these types of conversations," said Lavina Lee, a security studies expert.

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