The World Cup is coming. Made in China provides strong support for the Qatar World Cup.
Chinese enterprises set a number of industry records for the construction of the World Cup stadium.
The 2022 Qatar World Cup started at the Gulf Stadium on the 20th. From the stadium to the water supply network to the power guarantee, made in China has provided strong support for the world cup in Qatar.
The stadium is an indispensable and important infrastructure for the World Cup. In Qatar, Chinese companies have participated in the design and construction of many stadiums. Among them, the main stadium of the Qatar World Cup-Lussel Stadium is the first project undertaken by a Chinese company as a general contractor for design and construction. The World Cup stadium project has set a number of industry records.
Li Chongyang, head of the general contracting enterprise in the design and construction of Lucel Stadium:Lussel Stadium is currently the world's most advanced, largest and most complex professional football stadium built using FIFA (FIFA) standards.
Hassan Al-Sawadi, general secretary of the Qatar World Cup Organizing Committee:The Lussel Stadium has the most complex facade and roof structure, which proves that the technical ability and service level of Chinese companies can successfully build this complex stadium.
Made in China to ensure water safety, desert watching is no longer difficult
Qatar is a country where "water is more expensive than oil". In order to ensure water safety during the World Cup, Qatar has built 15 super-large reservoirs in 5 locations across the country. There is still help from Chinese manufacturing.
Wang Shaohua, head of the enterprise project in Qatar's super-large reservoir:Our construction technology level has also reached the level of international advanced enterprises. We have solved the problem of concrete pouring in high temperature desert areas through technical research.
Kalissa Ringam, Site Director of the Strategic Reservoir Project in Qatar:Chinese enterprises are responsible for the part of the construction speed, good quality. I have successfully passed all the engineering quality tests and have not had any problems so far. I think Chinese enterprises are the best.
Made in China to help Qatar build a "green World Cup"
In the field of new energy power generation in Qatar, made in China is also the main force. The 800 MW photovoltaic power station in Al Casa, Qatar, built by Chinese enterprises, has greatly increased the proportion of renewable energy in Qatar's energy consumption and helped Qatar fulfill its promise to host the "Green World Cup.
Li Jun, Site Construction Manager of Qatar Alcaza 800 MW Photovoltaic Power Station China Enterprise Project:The 800 MW photovoltaic area of the project uses all Chinese equipment, which accounts for more than 60% of the total investment of the project, further enhancing the market share of domestic brands in the Middle East.
Head office reporter Zhao Yuanfang:The Chinese construction and made in China, which appeared in Qatar, shines brilliantly, highlighting China's position in the global industrial chain. It can be said that from the construction of venues to the guarantee of water and electricity, from the periphery of the event to supporting services, made in China is contributing "Chinese strength" to the World Cup in Qatar ".
Made in China at the World Cup
In addition to large stadiums and water and electricity facilities, in this World Cup, fans can often see Chinese-made figures in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation in Qatar.
Fans supplies made in China with high quality and low price are favored
Head office reporter Zhao Yuanfang:I am now in a large shopping mall in Doha, behind a Qatar World Cup merchandise store. At present, many shopping malls in Qatar have set up such World Cup merchandise stores.
The goods sold in this store include footballs, jerseys, scarves, backpacks, hats, etc. officially authorized by FIFA's 2022 World Cup. The football is priced at 79 Qatari riyals, which is about 160 yuan, and most of the jerseys are priced at Around RMB 350. Most of the goods are made in China, and the store recently added orders as sales far exceeded expectations.
store clerk jafar khan:About 60% of the goods in our store are made in China, especially jerseys and backpacks, almost all of which come from China. They are of good quality and customers love Chinese products.
1500 Chinese buses make World Cup travel easier
And the travel and accommodation of fans from all over the world during the World Cup are also reflected in China. Looking at travel first, Qatar has imported about 1500 buses from China, including 888 pure electric buses, accounting for more than 30% of the total number of vehicles operating in the World Cup.
Wei Yingpeng, Qatari engineer stationed by enterprises in World Cup operating vehicles:Because the local temperature in Qatar is relatively hot, it is also a challenge to the power battery. We monitor the power and power consumption of 888 new energy vehicle batteries in real time through the background every day.
Ahmed Obeidli, Chief Operating Officer of Qatar National Transport:Chinese technical experts have joined hands with us in research and development to cope with Qatar's climate conditions and tailor-made models for Qatar to adapt to local environmental conditions.
Made in China fans village convenient and more affordable
In order to receive millions of fans, Qatar has set up six fan villages across the country. Chinese companies have provided more than 10000 container houses for these fan villages. Here, the price of a double room is 200 US dollars per night, which is about 1400 yuan, while the price of a local star hotel usually costs thousands of US dollars. By comparison, the fan village is quite economical.
