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宁德时代
Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), founded in 2011 in Ningde city of Fujian province, is the world's largest manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, used in a range of consumer products such as cellular phones, robots and drones, and electric vehicles.
A restart of the Yichun lithium mine could strengthen CATL’s output capacity at a time when carmakers are pushing suppliers to cut costs. Photo: AFP
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CATL marks trailblazing deployment of humanoid robots at scale in China plant

The initiative underscores the growing use of intelligent Chinese-made robots in the country’s manufacturing industry.

Built by start-up Spirit AI, the Xiaomo humanoid robot works on the assembly line of electric vehicle battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology. Photo: CATL
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Co-founder of EV battery giant CATL pockets US$239 million from 1% stake sale

Huang Shilin retains more than 9 per cent of CATL, whose shares have skyrocketed in Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

CATL batteries power more than a third of electric cars around the world, according to an analyst. Photo: Getty
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CATL’s stellar run and record premium come up against doubling of stock supply

The availability of 76 million CATL shares in Hong Kong following the expiry of a six-month lock-up period could impede the gains.

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Huawei-powered Chinese EV maker Seres seeks US$1.7 billion in Hong Kong listing

The company aims to build an open ecosystem through long-term partnerships with Huawei and Contemporary Amperex Technology.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa delays Zijin Gold International’s book close offering for its retail investors. Photo: Shutterstock
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China stock market

CATL’s Hong Kong-Shenzhen premium grows after JPMorgan upgrades its stock

The stock’s strength in both markets reflects confidence in China’s energy storage sector.

A CATL booth at an expo in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
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China battery giant CATL extends its lead in EV battery market share

The release of two European-targeted battery packs improves the earnings prospects for the world’s largest EV battery producer.

A CATL Shenxing Pro vehicle battery is unveiled to the media before the opening of the International Motor Show IAA on September 7, 2025, in Munich, southern Germany. The IAA Mobility fair runs from September 9 to 14, 2025. (Photo by Tobias Schwarz / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO
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CATL bets on tailor-made batteries to win in Europe’s EV market

CATL is doubling down on its technology to supply European carmakers such as BMW and Volkswagen to compete with BYD’s proprietary blade batteries.

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Hong Kong IPO pipeline swells as Chinese tech listings lure global investors

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