Chinese President Xi Jinping (1st left) and his wife Peng Liyuan (2nd right) are welcomed by Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikweteand his wife Salma Kikwete upon their arrival in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, March 24, 2013. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Tanzania’s capital city Dar es Salaam, beginning an official visit to three African countries. Xi will hold talks with Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete on bilateral cooperation. Both sides will sign economic, trade and culture agreements. Tanzania is the first leg of Xi Jinping’s African visit. In South Africa on Tuesday and Wednesday, Xi Jinping will attend the 5^th meeting of BRICS, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.