Xiao Fei Ri Bao Wang·2025-08-19 02:58Group 1 - The core consensus reached by eight major dry-process lithium battery separator companies includes price self-discipline, scientific capacity release, suspension of capacity expansion, strengthening industry chain cooperation, and the desire for social supervision [1][2] - The lithium battery separator is a critical component that prevents short circuits while allowing electrolyte ions to pass through, accounting for approximately 10% of the lithium battery's cost [1] - The dry-process separator industry is experiencing severe oversupply due to irrational capacity expansion, leading to widespread losses among companies and a significant decline in overall competitiveness [2] Group 2 - The China Plastics Processing Industry Association (CPPIA) has previously issued an initiative to promote high-quality development in the lithium battery separator industry, advocating for a collaborative development mechanism and avoiding excessive competition [3] - The recent meeting is a response to national policies aimed at curbing "involution" in the industry, marking a significant step towards collaborative innovation and high-quality development [3] - The CPPIA and the China Battery Industry Association have jointly called for a focus on quality improvement and a shift from price competition to competition based on quality and innovation [3]