Albanese’s China visit was predictable – and a stark contrast to Donald Trump’s chaos

In a sea of global uncertainty, the one thing that stood out from the prime minister’s visit to China this week was its predictability. There were no real surprises on either trade or security. Which is exactly what both leaders wanted. This stands in stark contrast to the rolling shocks and surprises coming from the court of Donald Trump. Whether it’s constantly changing tariff threats, off-again, on-again support for Ukraine, or uncertainty about what Australia will be asked to do to keep AUKUS alive, it’s difficult to know what to expect from Washington. Capitalising on the current anxiety of US…