China 'won big' at World Cup 2014

While Germany beat Argentina in the final of the World Cup in Brazil, statistics show that the real 'winner' at this sporting festival was China.

SCMP statistical graphics

Even though there is no football team on the pitch in Brazil, China's presence can be seen everywhere.

The South China Morning Post has graphically compiled a list of Chinese items, equipment, technology and goods present in Brazil.

Accordingly, on the field, items originating from China such as costumes or competition equipment, even the official ball of the players.

The water bottles used by the players and coaching staff are made by a Chinese company. The LED screen that plays slow-motion replays is made by Shenzhen AOTO Electronics.

Electronic scores updates for goals scored in several stadiums are produced from three different factories in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Changsha (Hunan).

China is building eight of the World Cup stadiums in Brazil. China's largest engineering machinery company, Sany Group, is involved in the construction. The company also supplied the cranes used to build the eight Brazilian stadiums.

Outside the stadium, the presence of Chinese goods and equipment is even more evident, starting with the security scanners stationed at the stadium's entrances.

More than 600 sets of security screening equipment for nine of the 12 World Cup stadiums were supplied by China's Nuctech.

27 sets of photovoltaic systems in lighting equipment provided by Yingli Green Energy Holding.

The construction of 2G, 3G, 4G telecommunications systems and the provision of wireless internet are undertaken by Huawei.

The tram system in Rio de Janeiro is manufactured by CNR Changchun Railway Vehicles, while the hydroelectric power is arranged by Dongfang Electric Corporation.

In addition, the express buses serving the fans' travel are also assembled by Chinese companies.

When it comes to souvenirs, no country can surpass China in terms of quantity.

Wagon is responsible for 80% of official World Cup merchandise, with the company producing 8 million items related to the tournament.

The official mascot of the World Cup is Fuleco, balloons, souvenir balloons, costumes, trumpets, scarves, hats, key chains… are all of Chinese origin.

Even the Italian team has 2,000 suitcases made in Shanghai.

According to Vietnam.net