Core Viewpoint - Lithium stocks experienced a surge in the afternoon, with Tianqi Lithium Industries rising by 4.11% and Ganfeng Lithium increasing by 3.21, driven by strong demand in renewable energy and electric vehicles [1] Industry Summary - The chairman of Tianqi Lithium, Jiang Anqi, stated that the demand for lithium materials is continuously increasing due to the rapid growth of electric commercial vehicles and energy storage applications. By 2026, global lithium demand is expected to reach 2 million tons of lithium carbonate equivalent, achieving a near balance between supply and demand [1] - Ganfeng Lithium's chairman, Li Liangbin, predicted a 30% increase in lithium carbonate demand by 2026, reaching 1.9 million tons, with supply capacity expected to grow by approximately 250,000 tons. This indicates a balanced supply-demand scenario, with potential upward pressure on lithium carbonate prices [1] - If demand growth exceeds 30% next year, potentially reaching 40%, short-term supply may not be able to keep pace, leading to prices possibly exceeding 150,000 yuan/ton or even 200,000 yuan/ton [1]