China, Australia talk free trade, more dialogue as leaders meet in Beijing

“Dialogue is how we advance our interests, how we manage our differences and we guard against misunderstanding,” Albanese said at a press conference.

The two countries agreed to a new Policy Dialogue on Steel Decarbonisation that will give Australia insight into Chinese government planning, according to an Australian government statement. They also signed agreements on tourism, customs inspections, and agriculture, the statement said.