Anthony Albanese has quickly transformed into the darling of Chinese state media during his diplomatic visit to China this week.

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.

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

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hails 'constructive meeting' with China president Xi Jinping.

Clear skies welcome Anthony Albanese as he ascends the first steps onto the Great Wall of China in a historic visit, walking in the footsteps of his Labor predecessor Gough Whitlam.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese doubles down on the claim China did not breach international law with live fire exercises near the Australian coast. “In response, of course, it was, President Xi said that China engaged in exercises,

Australian PM Anthony Albanese said on July 14 he was committed to working with China to address global excess steel capacity during a meeting of business leaders from the two countries in Shanghai. China's robust steel exports,

The prime minister of Australia, a longtime US security partner in Asia, sought to focus his trip to China this week on business and trade opportunities, dodging thornier issues around US-China competition such as Taiwan or Beijing’s military expansion.