Anthony Albanese to become first Australian leader in seven years to visit China

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Australian leader Anthony Albanese is set to become the country’s first prime minister to visit China in seven years.

Mr Albanese will hold talks with president Xi Jinping and premier Li Qiang during the visit, which is being viewed as an attempt to mend fences between the two nations after a period of mistrust and disagreements.