The have been called out by human rights activists who feel plans to stage a friendly against World Cup winners Argentina in next month is disrespectful to minority groups such as the Uyghurs, who have been reportedly targeted by the Chinese government.
It comes as Football Australia confirmed on Monday they are 'investigating potential match opportunities' in June against a yet-to-be named high-profile opponent in .
Graham Arnold's Socceroos and Argentina last met six months ago at the World Cup in Qatar, with Lionel Messi guiding  Albiceleste to a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the round of 16.

The Uyghurs are the largest minority ethnic group in China's north-western province of Xinjiang, with an estimated population of 12million.
Human rights groups believe China has detained more than one million Uyghurs against their will over the past few years - an allegation the Chinese government denies.
The Socceroos have been called out by human rights activists who feel plans to stage a match against World Cup winners Argentina in China is disrespectful to minority groups (pictured, Lionel Messi in action against Australia last December)
Graham Arnold's Socceroos and Argentina last met six month ago at the World Cup in Qatar, with La Albiceleste recording a 2-1 victory in the round of 16 (pictured, Australian striker Mitch Duke)
Prior to the World Cup kicking off in Qatar last November, 16 Socceroos players made a collective statement of protest against the host nation over its treatment of migrant workers and the LGBTQI community.
They included the likes of skipper Mat Ryan, midfielders Jackson Irvine, Mat Leckie and Craig Goodwin, striker Mitch Duke, defender Kye Rowles and cult hero goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne. 
'There are universal values that should define football values such as respect, dignity, trust, and courage.

When we represent our nation, we aspire to embody these values,' the players said at the time.
'Basic rights should be afforded to all and will ensure continued progress in Qatar.
'This is how we can ensure a legacy that goes well beyond the final whistle of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.'
Alim Osman, the president of the Uyghur Association of Victoria, said sending the Socceroos to play an exhibition match with Argentina in Beijing 'is another slap on the face to Uyghur Australians'.
'We had the UN human rights high commissioner's report clearly state that the discriminatory and arbitrary detention of Uyghurs and other Turkic groups may constitute international crimes, คาสิโนเว็บมาแรง particularly crimes against humanity,' he told the
'We strongly believe that doing business as usual with China is aiding the crimes against humanity and genocide against the Uyghurs.'
World champions Argentina could face Australia in a friendly in China next month - and now the team has been told they'll be aiding in crimes against humanity if the match goes ahead 
Football Australia chief executive James Johnson told News Corp the proposal to play Argentina in China aligned with the Australian government's policy to improve relations with China.
'We consider ourselves as football, a friend of governments, and as such, we want to ensure that we align our international relations strategy with Australia's foreign policy,' Johnson said.
'If there's an opportunity through football, which like government operates both locally and internationally, to improve relations with China and to open up opportunities to communicate, then naturally that's something that is of interest to us.'
A match against Lionel Messi and company would come with hefty financial costs for Football Australia.
Ahead of a potential friendly against Argentina, Australia will turn its focus on the draw for the 2023 Asian Cup, which takes place on Thursday in Doha (pictured, defender Harry Souttar with Argentina's Lionel Messi)
Along with a share of ticket sales, TV rights and commercial revenue from the games, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is also reportedly demanding a lucrative appearance fee.
The New York Times revealed the starting price for the appearance fee is thought to be in the region of $5million (AUD$7.4million).
Argentina will play two friendlies in June in the international window between June 12 and June 20 - and it is understood the first game will be played in Beijing, with the second in Indonesia.
Ahead of a potential friendly against Argentina, Australia will turn its focus on the draw for the 2023 Asian Cup, which takes place on Thursday in Doha.
Qatar will host the tournament in January, with the Socceroos last winning the silverware in 2015.