‘Made in China’ technology set to power Rio 2016

Source:Globaltimes.cn Published: 2016/8/1 19:07:45

More than 200 security scanners provided by Nuctech Co., Ltd. will help keep the Rio 2016 Olympics safe. Nuctech is a Chinese security service supplier linked to Tsinghua University. After the Games, their machines will be relocated to prisons throughout Rio where they will continue to ensure a safe and secure environment for the city’s residents. Photo: sina.com.cn


 

On August 1, 2016, Rio Metro Line 4 officially opens its special Olympic service, linking downtown with the Olympic village and Olympic park. All subway trains running on the line were made by CRRC (China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation). Photo: Xinhua 

Workers install air conditioners in the Rio Olympic village. Back in 2001, Gree Electric Appliances Inc. set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Brazil, helping it to become one of the official suppliers of air conditioning units to the Rio Olympics. Both residential and commercial models will be used to guarantee the comfort of the athletes. Photo: Chinanews.com


 

361 Degrees International Ltd. is the official Chinese sportswear supplier of the Rio 2016 Games. It is responsible for designing and fabricating official uniforms for all Olympic and Paralympic staff, including technical delegates and medical personnel. Photo: 361sport


 

On the volleyball courts of the Rio Olympics, audiences will not only be able to appreciate the skill of the athletes on show, but will also be able to catch a glance of the logo of Jiangsu Jinling Sports Equipment Co., Ltd. Jinling Sports will provide a range of volleyball equipment to the Games, including the nets, the posts and even the referees’ chairs. Photo: Tencent


 

Hebei Zhang Kong Barbell Manufactory Co., Ltd. has broken up a long-standing Japanese monopoly on weightlifting equipment, becoming the sole barbell supplier of the Rio Olympics. Photo: Tencent


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