Overview
- Albanese said the trip may include a visit to Uluru after Li Qiang expressed interest, which he encouraged to showcase Central Australia and boost tourism.
- The announcement followed their meeting in Malaysia, where Albanese raised concerns about an encounter between a Chinese fighter jet and an Australian maritime patrol aircraft.
- China is ready to build a more stable and strategic partnership with Australia, according to a readout from the official Xinhua news agency.
- The development comes as the United States and China agreed at APEC in Busan to ease some trade restrictions on rare earths and goods linked to fentanyl production.
- Australia is pressing a joint bid with Pacific nations to host COP2026, with Albanese noting Turkey’s rival bid remains unresolved.