South-Africa on China trade mission

300 businessmen

Mr Zuma is due to hold talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao during his mission to Beijing, the capital, and Shanghai. A delegation of no fewer than 300 businessmen and ministers is accompanying Mr Zuma as he looks for tips from the Chinese on how to boost his country's growth rate.

His trip comes as he faces mounting problems at home, with more than a million public sector workers striking.