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Chinese, South African presidents hold talks to cement partnership

Xinhua, December 2, 2015 Adjust font size:

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his South African counterpart, Jacob Zuma, held talks here Wednesday, discussing ways to further the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two emerging economies.

Prior to the talks, Zuma hosted a welcome ceremony for Xi, who arrived in Pretoria just hours ago for a state visit to South Africa.

During his stay in South Africa, Xi will also co-chair with Zuma the Johannesburg Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Endi