Australia and China are working to strengthen trade ties despite disagreements over security and human rights.

Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged warm words and promised to strength the relationship after talks to Beijing.

Australia camera crews were pushed out of the room by Chinese security guards prior to the conclusion of remarks between Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping, just an hour or so after an Australian media bus was intercepted by Chinese security.

Dialogue” must be at the heart of ties between Canberra and Beijing, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital. Albanese is on his second visit to China as prime minister,