Private firms' access to arms sector widens

More companies set to develop weapons and produce military equipment

China will enable more private enterprises to take part in the development and production of weapons and other military equipment, according to a high-ranking defense industry official.

The remarks came as the country opened the First Military and Civilian Industries Integration Expo in Beijing. Private enterprises' military technologies and State-owned defense companies' civilian products are on display at the 10-day event, which began on Thursday.