Beef export deal struck with China

Malcolm Turnbull has announced a new deal on chilled beef exports to China during a visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

China has agreed to a trade deal to allow greater access for Australian chilled meat exports. (AAP)

China has agreed to a trade deal to allow greater access for Australian chilled meat exports.

The deal, to expand access from 11 exporters to all eligible Australian exporters, was announced by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at a joint media conference with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Canberra on Friday.

"This new agreement will drive significant future growth," Mr Turnbull said.