BEIJING, April 19 (Xinhua) -- South African Minister of Foreign Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma arrived in Beijing on Saturday evening to start his eight-day official visit to China.

　　||^^ During his stay, Zuma will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of common concern. He will also address a seminar on South Africa's role in Africa's rejuvenation and development, and attend a reception celebrating the South African Freedom Day.

　　||^^ Besides Beijing, Zuma will also visit Shanghai.