Xiamen enterprises to shine at Asian Games
Products and services from companies in Xiamen will take center stage at the 19th Asian Games, taking place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, from Sept 23 to Oct 8.
Recently, 70 buses manufactured by Xiamen King Long United Automotive Industry were delivered to Hangzhou to provide transportation services during the Games. The company's general manager, Ding Mingbin, said the new buses had been optimized for shuttle services at the Asian Games. King Long will also dispatch a professional after-sales team to ensure smooth operations.
The Games have partnered with Xiamen-based sporting goods brand 361° as their official sportswear partner. The Asian Games Museum in Hangzhou is already showcasing the brand's official athlete uniforms. Recently, 361° launched its flagship store in Hangzhou, featuring exclusive "China Star" products and more.
Xiamen Guangpu Electronics, a venerable stalwart in the Chinese LED manufacturing industry, has recently inked sponsorship agreements with the esteemed Asian Games Committee and the highly respected Asian Paralympic Committee. In accordance with the terms of the agreement, Guangpu shall be entrusted with the provision of official disinfection products and services for the upcoming games and events.
At the Games, globally renowned sporting and outdoor fabric supplier Zhejiang Texwell Textile will partner with ANTA again to provide knitted fabrics for the Chinese national team's athletic apparel.
An aerial view of Xiamen. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Why Xiamen
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Xiamen is one of the most economically competitive cities in China and was one of the first Special Economic Zones on the Chinese mainland. As a vice-provincial city independently listed on the State development plan, it has provincial-level authority in economic administration and local legislative power. In 2010, the Xiamen SEZ was expanded to cover the entire municipality. Today, Xiamen is a modern and international port city.