Qatar World Cup | Zhao Lijian: I praise the outstanding performance of Chinese companies
"I applaud the outstanding performance of Chinese companies."
——Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Zhao Lijian
November 22
At 00:00 on November 21st, Beijing time, the whistle for the opening game of the World Cup officially sounded in Qatar. When the bright and beautiful sports venues opened their hearts to welcome excellent teams and fans from all over the world, the wisdom and power of Chinese solutions and Chinese equipment behind the construction of these stadiums were also presented one by one.
On November 22, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked, in the just-released list of the top 50 global construction machinery manufacturers in 2022, 12 Chinese companies are on the list. Zhao Lijian said that looking at the world, China's foreign investment and project contracting have spread to more than 190 countries and regions, which have effectively promoted the local economic and social development and are widely welcomed by the people of all countries. I believe that China's manufacturing and construction in China will bring more tangible benefits to the people of all countries.
It is worth mentioning that, according to the announcement of the "list", XCMG has been ranked among the top three in the world's construction machinery, continuing to lead Chinese enterprises. The relevant person in charge of XCMG Qatar said that for this World Cup, more than 660 sets of XCMG equipment have successively participated in the construction of all eight Qatar World Cup stadiums, including Lusail Stadium and Gulf Stadium.
Lusail Stadium, located in Lusail New City, about 15 kilometers north of Doha, the capital of Qatar, is the main stadium of the World Cup, as well as a landmark sports building and World Cup heritage in Qatar. The outer curtain wall of the venue is a golden double-curved aluminum curtain wall. This is currently the world's largest single-span double-layer cable-net roof single building, which can accommodate 80,000 people watching at the same time.
Hosting a low-carbon, green World Cup is Qatar's commitment to the world. XCMG and the Chinese companies participating in the construction carefully studied the standards and specifications, optimized the project design, and finally ensured that the project was delivered on schedule and presented perfectly. With advanced technology and Chinese solutions, it has made outstanding contributions to Qatar's fulfillment of this commitment.
Especially in the construction of the 974 Stadium, which is assembled from 974 containers, which fully embodies the concept of "green" and "renewable". It provides strong support for the construction of the first stadium in the history of the World Cup that can be completely disassembled.
Recently, the Central Bank of Qatar launched 2022, a world-class stadium with a construction area of about 195,000 square meters, which was constructed by China Railway Construction International Group. During the construction, more than 20 countries, 110 companies, and more than 7,000 Chinese and foreign builders gathered together. It took 2,118 days to jointly build and won six world's best. From design to construction, Chinese companies provided China's solutions, Chinese products and Chinese technology.
As a famous business card of China's construction machinery, XCMG has fully participated in the construction of more than 330 pieces of equipment in more than ten categories, including hoisting machinery, excavators, loaders, and road machinery, and provided nearly A service team of 100 people is stationed at the site to ensure the progress of the construction.
The special edition commemorative banknotes for the World Cup in Qatar in 2019, the Lusail Stadium "built in China" became the commemorative banknote pattern. This is the second time that "China" elements appear on Qatari currency. The profound friendship between the Chinese and Qatari peoples.
"We thank the Chinese side, especially Chinese companies in Qatar, for their contributions to the successful completion of the preparations for the World Cup." Mohamed Abdullah Duhimi, Qatar's ambassador to China, said.
"By participating in the construction of large-scale infrastructure and public facilities, we hope to use more high-quality equipment to build a safe and comfortable community environment, and continuously optimize sustainable equipment products and green construction solutions in the process." XCMG Local Project Director Mr. Hadddad said.
In 2014, 2018, and 2022, XCMG's "representative team" has entered the hall representing the highest level of global football—the World Cup for three consecutive years, providing Chinese wisdom and XCMG's strength for the construction of World Cup stadiums. The Chinese brand represented by XCMG China's equipment manufacturing industry is rapidly rising in terms of overseas cooperation and global linkage, and the world has seen the world-class XCMG empowered by green, intelligence and innovation.
The whistle for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has already sounded. XCMG, a leading enterprise in China's construction machinery, will also run bravely on the global construction machinery "World Cup arena" and pursue its dream and move forward towards the "golden trophy" at the top of the global industry !
