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China’s Steel Structure Globalization: From Going Global to Local Embedding — Insights Drawn from Jinggong Steel Building Group’s Thriving Overseas Operations

In 2025, with newly-signed contracts totalling CNY 7.2 billion, a 140% year-on-year increase, Jinggong Steel Building Group’s business achieved dramatic growth in overseas markets. From the stadiums of Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup 2034 to the Iconic Tower in the Philippines, from Morocco’s electric vehicle factory to Kenya’s Talanta Sports City, every building is redefining “China Built” to new heights. Up to now, Jinggong’s business has spanned more than 50 countries around the world and holds the most comprehensive certifications compliant with American, Russian, Japanese, European and Australian standards.

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The business in the Middle East keeps growing steadily:

l 2024, Aramco Stadium, Saudi Arabia, the first kick-off project among the 15 newly-built stadiums for the FIFA World Cup 2034.

l 2025, King Fahd Sports City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the main stadium of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup 2034.

l 2026, Jeddah Tower, Saudi Arabia, Jinggong further secured the contract for the main steel structure work above the 120th floor, which means it has now fully undertaken the supply and erection of the entire steel structure of the Tower

Moreover, in early 2017, Jinggong Steel International constructed the two main stadiums of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Lusail Stadium and Al Rayyan Stadium. Lusail Stadium was featured on Qatar’s 10 riyal banknote, marking the first time “China Built” appeared on Qatari currency.

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Jinggong’s capability is not only in products but also in technology. In 2015, the Hong Kong Passenger Clearance Building for the HK–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge project was the first large public building adopting Jinggong’s modular construction. In 2020, Jakarta International Stadium in Indonesia became the first overseas project to adopt the retractable roof system of Jinggong. From modular construction to intelligent system, Jinggong’s technical system has obtained full-range certifications in compliance with Japanese, European, and American standards. Besides, the Group has cultivated over 500 welders qualified to international standards and set up operations across six core global markets.

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2024 was the year of accelerated Global Expansion for Jinggong Steel Building Group.

l Jinggong Industrial set up a business center in Europe and won the first European project, Haitian Group Ruma Industrial Complex Phase II in Serbia.

l ABC Building Systems (China) established a branch in Vietnam, enhancing its exploration in Southeast Asia.

l Anhui Branch of Changjiang Jinggong Steel secured the contract for the SLP Industrial Park project in Mexico, opening a new chapter in the North American market.

Between 2025 and 2026:

l Jinggong Construction Technology established its Uzbekistan subsidiary and secured the country’s first EPC project — the Kangheng Uzbekistan Qashqadaryo Region Project.

l Jinggong Steel International won the bid for the BDO Bank Office Building with a contract value of USD 218 million (approximately CNY 1.551 billion), setting a new record for the largest single steel structure subcontract in the Group’s history.

In addition, Jinggong keeps expanding its footprint across the African market, having undertaken landmark projects including Talanta Stadium in Kenya and the New Bugesera International Airport in Rwanda.

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The internationalization of Jinggong can be traced back to 2005, when it became the first Chinese enterprise to obtain Japan’s H Grade steel fabrication certification and entered the Japanese steel structure market. In 2010, the head office of international business was established. After that, Jinggong successfully left its mark in the world, including Australia (8 Chifley Square, Sydney, in 2011), Brazil (Urea Fertilizer Nitrogen Plant 3, Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil, in 2012), North Africa (Baraki Stadium, Algiers, Algeria, in 2013), and Bangladesh (BRAC University New Campus, Dhaka, in 2019). It has also accumulated extensive experience in international general contracting management through landmark projects, including the Hong Kong International Airport T2C project, with a cumulative contract value of HK$1.235 billion.

Setting out in 1999, knocking on the door of the international market in 2005, and achieving a breakthrough in overseas performance in 2025 — Jinggong has proven with every step that on the path of going global, every step counts. Jinggong will continue to tackle the toughest challenges and push toward the farthest horizons, letting the world witness the power of Chinese steel structure.