On January 16, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology convened a press briefing to outline the specifics of the "Interim Measures for the Management of Recycling and Comprehensive Utilization of Waste Power Batteries from New Energy Vehicles." Wen Xuefeng, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Solid Waste and Chemicals at the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, announced that his ministry would proactively partner with entities like the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to enforce these "Management Measures." Moreover, it will team up with the State Administration for Market Regulation to initiate pilot projects for carbon footprint labeling certification. This collaboration aims to bolster international dialogues and partnerships, as well as delve into mechanisms for the international mutual recognition of standards, regulations, and considerations, all with the overarching goal of elevating the low-carbon competitiveness of power battery products on a global scale.