'Made in Hangzhou' shines at Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics are now in full swing, showcasing athletes' dedication and inspiring millions of viewers. Amid the excitement, several "Made in Hangzhou" innovations are making their mark, contributing to the event's success and highlighting Chinese ingenuity.

Xihu district: Cloud services

Advanced cloud broadcasting technologies, such as cloud editing and AI commentary, are captivating viewers worldwide. These innovations come from Alibaba Cloud, headquartered in Xihu district, the exclusive global cloud service provider for the Paris Olympics. Their OBS Cloud supports live broadcast signals from Paris to over 200 countries, reaching billions of viewers.

Binjiang district: 3D audio technology

Arcvideo Tech from Binjiang district provided its audio vivid technology for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, delivering an experience of 4K UHD plus 3D sound. This cutting-edge technology enhanced the ceremony's visuals and audio, making viewers feel like they were right there.

Fuyang district: Rowing equipment

Fuyang's Wintech Racing, the sole Chinese provider of maintenance services for water sports equipment at the Olympics, supplied their boats for the rowing competitions. Additionally, Fangzhou Boats Co provided boats for the Swiss team.

Shangcheng district: Cosmetics

Mao Geping Cosmetics, based in Shangcheng district, debuted at the Paris Olympics as the official beauty service provider for the Chinese national team. Their series combines traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern beauty techniques. A dedicated makeup station at the Chinese team headquarters offers athletes a space to relax and prepare.

Linping district: Luggage

Hangzhou Zhenyuan Leisure Products Co, from Linping district, designed the "Yingyong" luggage inspired by the Terracotta Warriors. This exclusive luggage for the Chinese team symbolizes bravery and honor, featuring design elements like the warriors' armor and accessories.