Australia's new Foreign Minister Marise Payne plans to meet with Chinese officials in New York to work on the relationship between the two countries.
China's relationship with Australia has been strained over allegations of spying and attempted political interference, but Senator Payne says she will meet with Chinese officials next month.
"I'm looking forward to attending the UN general assembly leaders week and I'm sure that there will be engagements through that process," she told Sky News on Monday.
Australia has also opposed the militarisation of the South China Sea, which China promised not to do until it recently landed military aircraft on artificial islands it created in the shipping zone.
"It's most certainly my view that the actions of all of us who participate in that part of the world, the South China Sea, a critical transit area, should be contributing to security and stability," Senator Payne said.
"It has long been Australia's concern that militarisation of those features doesn't contribute to security and stability for all users and all parts of the region.
"I have articulated that view and it's one that we have held consistently."
