起点锂电·2025-10-16 10:12Group 1 - The article discusses the upcoming CINE2025 Solid-State Battery Exhibition and Industry Annual Conference, scheduled for November 6-8, 2025, in Guangzhou, with over 200 exhibitors and 20,000 professional attendees expected [1] - The event will feature the 2025 Qidian Solid-State Battery Golden Ding Award Ceremony and the SSBA Solid-State Battery Industry Alliance Council [1] - A list of first batch exhibitors and sponsors includes companies like Jin Na Technology, Ru Tian Technology, and Ningde Times, among others [1] Group 2 - The European Union plans to introduce new regulations that impose multiple restrictive conditions on Chinese companies entering its key markets, particularly focusing on forced technology transfer [2][3] - The new regulations, part of the "Industrial Accelerator Act," aim to increase local content requirements and mandate joint ventures with local firms, directly targeting Chinese companies in the electric vehicle and battery sectors [4][6][7] - The EU's strategy reflects its concerns over declining industrial competitiveness and reliance on imports for critical raw materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel [10][12] Group 3 - The EU's proposed regulations are seen as a response to its own challenges, including a lack of local battery manufacturing expertise and high energy costs compared to China [11][12] - The EU has announced significant investments, totaling €22.5 billion (approximately 1843.5 billion RMB), to enhance local raw material production and reduce dependency on external sources [13][14] - Despite the EU's push for local production, there are internal disagreements regarding the implementation of technology transfer requirements, with some companies warning against losing competitive advantages [15][16] Group 4 - Chinese battery companies are strategically positioning themselves in Europe, leveraging their manufacturing capabilities and local partnerships to navigate regulatory challenges [18][19] - The article highlights that major Chinese firms like CATL and EVE Energy are establishing production facilities in Europe, with significant projects expected to come online by 2026 [18][19] - The ongoing competition and regulatory landscape suggest that Chinese companies may need to accelerate the development of next-generation solid-state batteries to maintain their market leadership [19]