Australian PM Albanese visits China to boost trade ties amid tensions over security and AI proposals

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Beijing marks a significant step in repairing diplomatic ties between Australia and China. The six-day trip, focused on deepening economic cooperation, comes after years of strained relations exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst both leaders emphasised the importance of mutually beneficial trade, discussions also touched on more contentious issues, including national security concerns and the detention of Australian writer Yang Hengjun. The visit highlights Australia's delicate balancing act between its largest trading partner and its traditional Western allies, as it navigates an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. Al Jazeera's Katrina Yu reports from Beijing. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Australia #China #AnthonyAlbanese #XiJinping #AustraliaChinaRelations #ChinaTrade #FreeTradeAgreement #AIConcerns #DarwinPort #ChineseNavalDrills #AustraliaForeignPolicy #AustraliaChinaTensions #AlbaneseChinaVisit #AustralianExports #ChineseInvestment