Military chopper gets go-ahead for export

For nations hoping to buy China's advanced weapons on display in the Sept 3 V-Day parade, here's some good news - China is ready to export one of its top military helicopters.

"The government has given the green light for the export of the WZ-19. Actually, some foreign buyers are in negotiations with us on the procurement of this helicopter," said Wu Ximing, chief helicopter designer at Aviation Industry Corp of China.

Wu spoke with China Daily on the sidelines of the Third China Helicopter Expo.