On September 22, China Industry and Information Technology News, a media platform operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, highlighted that the term 'de-Ningde-ization' has been unduly sensationalized within the new energy vehicle sector lately, drawing significant public attention. It is a common and reasonable practice for automotive companies to fine-tune their supply chains, diversify their supplier base, and invest in developing their own battery technologies, all of which are standard market behaviors. Yet, these strategic moves have been misconstrued as 'de-Ningde-ization' and, in some exaggerated narratives, even portrayed as a clash between vehicle manufacturers and power battery companies.

In truth, the focal point of discussion should be the competitive industrial landscape necessary as China's new energy vehicles transition into a phase of high-quality development. Public discourse should refrain from indiscriminately promoting 'de-X-ization' (the removal or reduction of reliance on a specific entity), which creates an adversarial stance between leading domestic companies and other players in the supply chain. Such an approach is inconsistent with the current trajectory of China's automotive industry. A robust and mature industry necessitates the emergence of more exceptional companies and the ongoing advancement of those already competing on the global stage, rather than diminishing or undermining the leaders.