Chinese protester hurt in drive-by shooting

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Johannesburg - A Chinese man was shot and injured on Monday afternoon shortly after arriving in Johannesburg from Australia to protest against the South African visit of Chinese vice president Zeng Qinghong, police said on Tuesday.

Senior Superintendent Selby Bokaba, spokesperson for the Office of the National Commissioner of Police, could not confirm reports that Jillin Lilang who was admitted to Chris Hani-Baragwanath Hospital, and his four companions were members of the Falungong movement.

The movement has been banned in China as an "evil cult" since 1999 and once claimed millions of followers on the mainland. It has faced a tough crackdown by the Beijing government, which considers it one of the most serious threats to its rule.

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1. Zuma hails success of meeting with China

South Africa and China signed seven agreements involving education, business and agriculture after a binational commission (BNC) meeting in Pretoria, Deputy President Jacob Zuma said on Tuesday.

"We certainly do share views on a number of issues and there are many similarities between our two countries," said Zuma explaining that South Africa and China agreed to work together both economically and politically.

Despite a handful of protesters picketing outside the presidential guest house in Pretoria against alleged Chinese human rights abuses, the BNC was hailed as a success by both parties.

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