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The CATL logo at the Beijing Auto Show venue in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost All production-related certificates are now in hand, a person close to CATL said. Some local residents who work at the mine have started training to prepare for the return to work. CATL's (HKEX: 3750) Jianxiawo lithium mine in Yichun, Jiangxi, has cleared the final hurdle to resume production. A person close to CATL told National Business Daily on Monday that all production-related certificates are now in hand.

A CATL battery pack on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost Eleven battery makers, including CATL, BYD and CALB, have backed an initiative to speed up payments to suppliers. The move extends China's efforts to rein in excessive competition in the battery industry. China is pushing makers of power and energy storage batteries to pay their suppliers faster, part of the government's efforts to curb excessive competition in the industry.

Nio confirmed eight cities have entered the bidding process to compete for the right to host its annual event. The company has revived its user voting mechanism this year, returning the choice to its community. Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) has announced the list of bidding cities for Nio Day 2026, with eight cities signing up to compete for this year's hosting rights. The company said applications to host the event closed at 10 pm on June 27.