In comments reported in Chinese state media, the president says he attaches 'great importance' to developing relations between the two countries.
"Congratulating Australia on the 50th anniversary in response to correspondence I sent to President Xi," he said.Both Mr Albanese and Senator Wong have sought to manage expectations about the official visit, saying the mark of success is re-engaging a dialogue with China.
Ms Wong has travelled to Beijing with a small Australian contingent, which includes Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Jan Adams and about half a dozen other officials, in a COVID-19 "bubble". Penny Wong met her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
On Wednesday, the 50th anniversary and Ms Wong's visit feature prominently across Chinese-language and English media in China.
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