It's been a week in politics headlined by Panda diplomacy, as the Prime Minister toured China, meeting with China's leaders.

Anthony Albanese's visit came as Australia's biggest security partner, the US, put pressure on over Taiwan, while back home leaked Treasury advice showed the budget needs significant repair. Guests:

• Phil Coorey, the Australian Financial Review's political editor 
• Karen Middleton, political columnist and journalist
• Brett Worthington, senior digital political correspondent for ABC News