Top manufacturers showcase wares

Railway products are quick to catch the eye as two-day exhibition opens in Rio de Janeiro

China's equipment and manufacturing industry opened a two-day exhibition in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday during Premier Li Keqiang's visit, highlighting the potential for Chinese manufacturers in Latin America's largest economy.

About 30 leading Chinese companies are taking part, including manufacturers of communications equipment and information technologies, petroleum and petrochemical equipment, engineering machinery equipment and automobiles.