On June 30, the 2026 Annual Forum of the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance convened. Ma Chunsheng, Director of the Automobile Development Division within the First Department of Equipment Industry at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, highlighted at the forum that the global new energy vehicle sector is experiencing accelerated growth. This trend places heightened demands on the safety, environmental sustainability, and longevity of power batteries, underscoring the necessity for intensified innovation-driven strategies. He emphasized the importance of bolstering research into critical technologies, fostering collaborative innovation across upstream and downstream industries, and prioritizing breakthroughs in key areas such as all-solid-state batteries and high-specific-energy lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, he stressed the need to advance the research and development of materials like lithium-rich manganese-based cathodes, silicon-based anodes, and solid-state electrolytes to reinforce the technological bedrock. Concurrently, enhancing capabilities in large-scale intelligent flexible manufacturing, as well as testing and verification processes, is vital to continually elevate product performance and quality standards.