PM Albanese faces a precarious task in navigating Australia's complex relationship with its most important trading partner during his week-long visit.
Despite these tensions, the start of his tour was spent launching a new campaign to encourage Chinese tourists to visit Australia, and a morning walk along Shanghai's historic Bund area to promote the two countries' interpersonal relationship.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancé Jodie Haydon walk along the Bund with former Socceroo and Shanghai Port FC Manager Kevin Muscat (left) in Shanghai, China on July 13, 2025. (AAP Image/Pool, Dominic Lorrimer) NO ARCHIVING Credit: DOMINIC LORRIMER/AAPIMAGE