Prime Minister Scott Morrison will hold a "virtual" meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday afternoon, in a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries as Australia's relationship with China remains rocky.
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It is expected the countries will sign a memorandum of co-operation between space agencies and commit to co-operate on efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Amidst growing tension with China, a statement from Mr Morrison said the meeting would build on the "special strategic partnership" between Australia and Japan.
A week after the government announced its defence posture would move to focus squarely on the Indo-Pacific, the meeting underlines Australia's new strategic direction, with Mr Morrison saying he would discuss deepening defence and security ties.
"As like-minded democracies, we are natural partners with shared interests underpinned by open markets and the rule of law," the statement said.
The leaders will also discuss the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
"Prime Minister Abe and I will discuss our shared experiences in responding to the COVID-19 crisis and ways we can work together, with other regional partners, to help ensure an open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific," Mr Morrison said in the statement.
"We will discuss ways to co-ordinate our assistance in the Pacific and south-east Asia to strengthen health systems, and promote economic resilience and recovery."
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Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has warned travellers that people charged under the laws could be deported or transferred to mainland China for prosecution.
Mr Morrison told reporters on Wednesday the decision to update Hong Kong travel advice was made by officials.
"From time to time, travel advisories are changed, and on this occasion the officials have upgraded that advice," the Prime Minister said.
A Chinese embassy spokesperson branded the suggestion Australians were at risk of arbitrary detention as ridiculous disinformation.
"Foreigners in China, including the Australians, as long as they abide by the Chinese laws, have no need to worry at all," the spokesperson said.
"However, those who engage in illegal activities, such as drug smuggling or espionage, will be dealt with according to the laws in China, as is the case in all other countries."
- with AAP
Sally Whyte
I report on a range of issues in federal politics and the public service, with a real passion for how decisions made in Canberra affect the lives of Australians.
I report on a range of issues in federal politics and the public service, with a real passion for how decisions made in Canberra affect the lives of Australians.
