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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with China's Premier Li Qiang, who takes a thinly veiled swipe at Donald Trump's tariff policies while calling for greater economic ties between Australia and China.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been serenaded with warmth, reverence and classic Australian rock music in Beijing, but critics have warned the tune is off key.

Many of the Australian executives are old China hands who say they are witnessing a lucrative transformation that their businesses cannot miss out on.

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

The PM has lent into the legend. In Shanghai, he gave a speech to the Australian business community in the Peace Hotel where, he told his audience, Whitlam spent his 55th birthday on his brazen trip as an opposition leader, pursuing recognition of Beijing despite the then Australian government’s reservations.

Former speaker of the House Bronwyn Bishop says it is “pathetic” we don’t have a prime minister who stands up for his own country.

The Global Times described the China-Australia relationship as “flying in the stratosphere” but warned of “third-party interference”.

During his meeting with the Chinese president, Anthony Albanese raised concerns about China's live-fire exercises near Australia. Plus, Australia's environmental laws are coming under scrutiny from a former Treasury secretary.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday his government's screening of foreign investment was not country-specific, after Chinese Premier Li Qiang raised "problems" faced by Chinese companies seeking access to Australia.