CCTV News: Although the Chinese team is absent from this World Cup, there is no shortage of Chinese elements in the World Cup. From the competition field, to the water supply network, to the power guarantee, Chinese manufacturing has provided strong support for the World Cup in Qatar.

A Chinese enterprise undertook the construction of the World Cup Stadium, creating multiple industry records

The stadium is an essential 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 World Cup in Qatar, Lusail Stadium, is the first World Cup stadium project undertaken by a Chinese company as a general contractor of design and construction, and has set a number of industry records. 

Li Chongyang, person in charge of the general contracting company for the design and construction of the Lusail Stadium, said: "The Lusail Stadium is currently the world's most advanced, largest and most complex professional football stadium built according to FIFA (FIFA) standards. .”

Hassan Al-Sawadi, Secretary-General of Qatar World Cup Organizing Committee, said: "It (Lusail Stadium) has the most complex facade and roof structure, which proves the technical capabilities and service levels of Chinese companies, and can successfully Build this complex course."

Made in China Guarantees Water Safety, Watching Games in the Desert 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 built 15 super-large reservoirs in 5 locations across the country, which are still supported by Chinese manufacturing.

Wang Shaohua, person in charge of the Chinese enterprise project for the super-large reservoir in Qatar, said: "Our construction technology has also reached the level of international advanced enterprises. We have solved the problem of concrete pouring in high-temperature desert areas through technical breakthroughs."

Kalisa Lingam, site director of the Qatar Strategic Reservoir Project, said: "The Chinese company is responsible for the fast construction and good quality, and has successfully passed all engineering quality inspections. So far, there have been no problems. Great."

Made in China Helps Qatar Create a "Green World Cup"

In the field of new energy power generation in Qatar, Chinese manufacturing is also the main force. The 800-megawatt photovoltaic power station in Alcazar, Qatar, undertaken by a Chinese company, has greatly increased the proportion of renewable energy in Qatar's energy consumption and helped Qatar fulfill its promise of hosting the "Green World Cup".

Li Jun, the on-site construction manager of the 800 MW photovoltaic power plant project in Alcazar, Qatar, said: "The 800 MW photovoltaic area of this project all uses Chinese equipment, which accounts for more than 60% of the total project investment, which further strengthens the domestic brand in the Middle East. market share in the region.”

Headquarters reporter Zhao Yuanfang said: "The China-built and China-made products that appeared at the World Cup in Qatar shined brilliantly, demonstrating China's position in the global industrial chain. From venue construction to water and electricity guarantee, from event peripherals to supporting services, China-made Contributing to the 'China Power' for the World Cup in Qatar."

In addition to large-scale stadiums and water and electricity supporting facilities, in this World Cup, fans can often see Chinese manufacturing in terms of basic necessities of life in Qatar.

Fan supplies made in China are popular for their high quality and low price

Headquarters reporter Zhao Yuanfang said: "I am now in a large shopping mall in Doha, and behind me is a merchandise store for the World Cup in Qatar. At present, there are such merchandise stores in many large shopping malls in Qatar."

The goods sold in this specialty store include footballs, jerseys, scarves, backpacks, hats, etc. officially authorized by the FIFA 2022 World Cup. Each football costs 79 Qatari riyals, or about 160 yuan. Around RMB 350. Most of the products are produced in China, and the store has recently placed additional orders as sales have far exceeded expectations.

Jafar Khan, a store clerk, said: "About 60% of the products in our store are made in China, especially jerseys and backpacks, almost all of which come from China. Their quality is very good, and customers like Chinese products very much."

1,500 Chinese buses make World Cup travel more convenient

The travel and accommodation of fans from various countries during the World Cup are also reflected in Made in China. Looking at travel first, Qatar imported about 1,500 buses from China, including 888 pure electric buses, accounting for more than 30% of the total number of vehicles in operation for the World Cup.

Wei Yingpeng, an engineer stationed in Qatar by a Chinese company operating vehicles for the World Cup, said: "Because the local temperature in Qatar is relatively high, it is also a challenge for power batteries. We monitor the battery power and power consumption of 888 new energy vehicles in real time through the background every day."

Ahmed Obedli, Chief Operating Officer of Qatar National Transport Company, said: "Chinese technical experts have joined hands with us in research and development to cope with Qatar's climatic conditions, and tailor-made models for Qatar to adapt to local environmental conditions."

Made in China fan village is more convenient and more affordable

In order to receive millions of fans, Qatar has set up 6 fan villages across the country. Chinese companies have provided these fan villages with more than 10,000 container houses. Here, the price of a double room is 200 US dollars per night, which is about 1,400 yuan, while the house prices of local star hotels generally cost thousands of dollars. In comparison, Fan Village is quite economical.