The Biggest Beneficiary of the Olympics is China... Paris Filled with 'Made in China'

Sweeping from Simple Souvenirs to Technical Equipment

'Competition table tennis tables and court flooring materials, mascot 'Frizoo' dolls and commemorative hats, even athletes' village armchairs...'

The Paris Olympics are filled with 'Made in China' products. It is said that China is the biggest beneficiary and winner of this Olympics. Amid increasing supply chain pressures from the United States and the European Union (EU), Chinese local media repeatedly emphasize that Chinese-made products dominate the international stage.

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On the 25th, Chinese state-run Xinhua News Agency and China Central Television (CCTV) reported that many Chinese-made products appeared at the Paris Olympics, proving the strength and popularity of Chinese manufacturing.

Compared to the past when orders were mainly for simple manufactured goods, it is notable that 'Made in China' has swept even technology-intensive sports equipment and materials. Chinese sports brand company Hongxiangshi has provided table tennis tables for the Olympics for the seventh time since the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and PVC flooring produced by sports flooring company Yingli made its Olympic debut. Yingli also handled basketball court flooring installation for the second time following the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Xinhua News Agency emphasized, "In the case of table tennis venues, everything from competition balls and tables to floor rubber is made in China," adding, "Especially, the table tennis balls optimize friction and bounce effects, and the color-changing table tennis tables are technologically advanced Chinese products."

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The Olympic mascot 'Frizoo' dolls are planned to be produced in 2 million units, of which 80% will be outsourced to Chinese manufacturers. The remaining 20% are produced by two French companies, but the raw materials and parts are Chinese-made. One million official silicone bracelets printed with 'PARIS 2024' are also made by Chinese companies, and cheering sticks, Eiffel Tower, and rooster souvenirs flood out of Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, China. In addition, judo and wrestling competition sports mats, road racing bicycles, windsurfing equipment, and athletes' village armchairs are all dominated by Chinese products.

Paul Tai, director of global retail solutions provider Mainetti Group, said, "There are not many places that can achieve good quality and standards in a short time," emphasizing, "China has structured clusters, and companies understand various material sourcing options." He added, "In the future, Chinese manufacturing will further utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in production processes to improve the value chain."

Customs authorities in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, announced on the 21st of last month that they exported 1,116 sets of clothing and equipment for International Olympic Committee staff, marking a record scale shipment to Paris. Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, reported that sports-related exports from January to April increased by 25% year-on-year to 10 billion yuan (approximately 1.9126 trillion KRW).

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