South African President Jacob Zuma left here Thursday, concluding his four-day state visit to China.

Zuma visited the World Expo in Shanghai before his departure.

During his visit, Zuma signed the Beijing Declaration with Chinese President Hu Jintao, announcing establishing a "comprehensive strategic partnership" between the two countries.

The China visit was the last leg of Zuma's tour of the BRIC countries -- Brazil, Russia, India and China.