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Core Insights - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and LG Chem have signed an agreement to jointly develop key materials for sodium-ion batteries, targeting the energy storage systems and low-speed electric vehicle markets in China and globally [1][3] - The collaboration aims to accelerate the commercialization process of sodium-ion batteries and expand their business model, with future plans to extend cooperation into new energy and high-value-added materials [1][3] Industry Overview - Sodium-ion batteries offer advantages over lithium-ion batteries in terms of resource availability, cost, safety, and charging speed [3] - In low-temperature environments, sodium-ion batteries exhibit less capacity degradation, outperforming lithium iron phosphate batteries [3] - The market for sodium-ion batteries in China is projected to grow significantly, from 10 GWh in 2025 to 292 GWh by 2034, representing an average annual growth rate of approximately 45% [3] - By 2030, it is expected that China will account for over 90% of the global sodium-ion battery manufacturing capacity [3]