Anthony Albanese is expected to use a speech in front of China's Premier Li Qiang to declare that while the countries have some "competing views" there are opportunities to be found.

In short: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet China’s Premier Li Qiang in Canberra on Monday.

Mr Albanese is set to declare that the relationship between Australia and China is rebuilding but will not stay “silent” in disputes with Beijing.

He is also expected to raise the case of jailed Australian academic Yang Hengjun with Premier Li.