Chinese President Xi Jinping has told visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that Beijing is ready to deepen ties with Canberra after overcoming a setback in their relationship.

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.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he reaffirmed to Chinese President Xi Jinping his nation’s commitment to the status quo over Taiwan during a meeting between the two leaders on Tuesday.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese raises concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping over naval exercise near Australia, amid ...