Anthony Albanese faces ‘perilous path’ as security and Trump’s tariff agenda looms over China trip

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to fly to China tomorrow for a six-day trip, taking in three cities — Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu. Mr Albanese will hold annual leaders’ talks with China’s Premier Li Qiang, as well as meeting China’s President Xi Jinping. The visit comes at a critical moment, with Australia increasingly uncertain about how to manage Donald Trump’s erratic “America First” agenda, while dealing with a China which is both an indispensable economic partner and a looming strategic threat. So, what will Mr Albanese do in China, and what are the main things to look out for…