Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approach has been described as "too weak, too soft" as Yang Hengjun's friend warns his "life is in danger" in a Chinese prison.

Anthony Albanese has committed to reviewing Australia’s free-trade agreement with China as part of a suite of pacts signed on his trade-touting state visit to the country.

Anthony Albanese will use high-profile meetings with top business leaders in Shanghai today to heap praise on the economic relationship, while promising to back industry efforts to decarbonise China's huge steel sector.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he did not “need to” bring up the Port of Darwin with China’s President Xi Jinping.

Anthony Albanese has enjoyed a glowing editorial in a state-owned Chinese newspaper, which welcomed his “friendly” approach to the nation on his six-day trip.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing a major diplomatic test in China after refusing to answer what role Australia would play in a war over Taiwan.

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