Zhong Guo Zhi Liang Xin Wen Wang·2025-10-20 08:25Core Viewpoint - Sichuan's Shehong City is leveraging a quality-driven strategy to enhance the lithium battery industry, aiming to establish itself as a benchmark for high-quality development in the sector [1][8]. Group 1: Quality Infrastructure Development - The establishment of the National Lithium Battery Materials and Products Quality Inspection Center in Shehong positions it as the only national-level quality inspection center covering the entire lithium battery industry chain in Southwest China [2]. - The center operates under a collaborative model involving three parties and aims to provide comprehensive testing services, including material analysis and safety assessments, with the first phase set to launch in June 2024 [2][3]. - Since its trial operation in March 2024, the center has provided over 500 batches of testing services, benefiting both local and external companies, and has introduced a cost-sharing mechanism to lower R&D expenses for small and medium-sized enterprises [2][3]. Group 2: Standardization and Research - Tianqi Lithium has taken the lead in proposing industry standards for battery-grade lithium carbonate and has been involved in drafting international standards, addressing the lack of unified terminology in the global lithium battery industry [4]. - The company has conducted extensive research and consultations to develop the "Lithium Terminology" international standard, which will facilitate global trade and technical exchanges in the lithium sector [4][5]. - Shehong enterprises have participated in the formulation of 17 national standards and 41 industry standards, supported by local regulatory bodies to transition from passive to active standard-setting [5]. Group 3: Brand and Green Development - Shehong has implemented a support system for brand cultivation and green development, providing incentives for award-winning companies and fostering a "1+N" brand matrix in the lithium industry [7]. - The region promotes the "Shehong Lithium" brand through participation in domestic and international exhibitions and hosting the International Lithium Battery Industry Conference to enhance its global recognition [7]. - A comprehensive recycling system has been established, achieving an annual processing capacity of 20,000 tons of waste batteries with a lithium recovery rate exceeding 85%, aligning with international standards for sustainable development [7][8]. Group 4: Economic Impact and Future Plans - The lithium battery industry in Shehong has become a core growth driver for the local economy, with 39 related enterprises and a total output value of 44.82 billion yuan, accounting for 75.6% of the city's industrial output [8]. - The city aims to deepen its quality-driven strategy and enhance its lithium battery industry by advancing the second phase of the National Lithium Battery Quality Inspection Center and establishing a comprehensive quality improvement system [8].