Anthony Albanese has met with the Zhao Leji in the Prime Minister’s courtyard. Mike Bowers popped by ahead of his special project to take you there – including the awkward waiting moment (these staged photo ops are never comfortable for anyone)

The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese awaits the arrival of Zhao Leji in his courtyard of Parliament House. Photograph by Mike Bowers
He arrives Photo: Mike Bowers
The handshake (they practice this stuff, including stance and whether to take a step or not) Photograph by Mike Bowers
And the official shot .Photograph by Mike Bowers