Group 1: Xiaomi's Financial Performance - Xiaomi reported a revenue of 113.1 billion yuan for Q3, a year-on-year increase of 22.3% [2] - Adjusted net profit reached 11.3 billion yuan, marking an 80.9% year-on-year growth, the highest quarterly level in history [2] - The smartphone segment generated 45.97 billion yuan, a decline of 3.1% year-on-year, contributing 40.6% to total revenue, down from 51.3% a year ago [2] Group 2: Automotive Business Growth - Revenue from Xiaomi's smart electric vehicle business reached 29 billion yuan, a significant increase of 199.2%, accounting for 25.6% of total revenue [2] - The automotive division achieved a quarterly delivery of 108,800 units, a year-on-year increase of 173.4%, with an average selling price of 260,000 yuan, up 9% [3] - Xiaomi aims to deliver over 300,000 vehicles by 2026 and has already delivered over 260,000 units in the first three quarters of the year [3] Group 3: Challenges and Controversies - Xiaomi faces ongoing product lawsuits and safety controversies, including a delayed lawsuit regarding false advertising of the SU7 Ultra model [4] - Safety concerns have arisen following incidents involving the SU7, leading to public criticism regarding the company's focus on aesthetics over safety [4] - Recent changes in the public relations team, including the departure of a long-serving executive, have raised concerns about the company's crisis management capabilities [4] Group 4: New Oriental's Internal Issues - New Oriental's CEO, Yu Minhong, faced backlash from employees regarding an internal letter, leading to a series of social media posts about his trip to Antarctica [6][13] - The company reported a significant revenue decline, with a 32.7% drop in revenue year-on-year, totaling 4.392 billion yuan for the 2025 fiscal year [13] - Internal management issues have been highlighted, particularly following the departure of key personnel and the impact on the company's strategic execution [13][28] Group 5: Suning's Financial Struggles - Suning's restructuring plan has been postponed again, with over 230 billion yuan in debt and assets valued at only 41 billion yuan [15][16] - The restructuring aims to balance debt repayment and corporate revival, with the founder pledging personal assets to support the plan [17] - Suning's financial reports indicate a significant decline in revenue and profit, with a 95.78% drop in net profit for Q3 compared to the previous year [18] Group 6: Gree's Market Position - Gree's new rose air conditioner has sparked controversy, with the company positioning it as an innovative product in the market [20][23] - Despite holding the largest market share in air conditioning, Gree faces intense competition, leading to a slight decline in retail volume and revenue share [20] - Gree's financial performance has shown a decline, with a 6.5% drop in revenue year-on-year for the first three quarters [20]

不久前，极星汽车刚刚关闭了其在中国的最后一家直营门店，转型线上销售。据《次世代车研所》了解，极星汽车目前旗下仅有Polestar4一款车型， Polestar2已停产，Polestar3处于未上市阶段，生产线仍在国内。 截至上周最后一个交易日美股收盘，极星汽车股价大跌16.28%，股价仅约0.5美元，退市在即。据该公司2025年中报，极星汽车营业收入14.23亿美元，归 母净利润-11.93亿美元，同比下滑119.37%，资产负债率高达217.11%，已资不抵债。 在今年6月，吉利控股集团董事长李书福向其注资2亿美元（约合人民币14.2亿元）进行股权投资试图"救火"，彼时极星汽车股价为1.06美元。仅上述这 笔"加仓"投资，李书福5个月时间内浮亏已超50%。 退出中国市场的极星汽车，仍危机四伏。 或也正因销量的连续不景气，今年10月，极星汽车关闭了其位于上海前滩L+Plaza的最后一家直营门店。极星汽车相关负责人对外表示，"极星正在战略性 地调整在华业务模式，以更好地契合中国市场多样化、快速变化的消费需求。零售门店的关闭并不意味着极星将退出中国市场。此次调整不会影响现有极 星车主的任何权益，其他在华业务亦保持 ...

Core Viewpoint - Polestar Automotive, controlled by Geely Holding Group's chairman Li Shufu, has seen a significant decline in stock price, dropping 16.25% on November 12 and an additional 5.97% on November 13, reaching a new low since its reverse merger listing in June 2022 [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Since its listing, Polestar's stock has decreased by 94.4% over the past three and a half years [2] - The stock price has fallen to $0.6264, marking a record low for the company [1] Group 2: Sales Performance - Polestar, which emerged from Volvo's high-performance division, has struggled in the electric vehicle market, particularly in China, where it has seen a dramatic decline in sales [2] - Global sales figures from 2021 to 2024 show a peak of 54,626 vehicles in 2022, followed by a drop to 44,851 in 2023, and only 163 vehicles sold in the first ten months of this year [2] Group 3: Financial Health - Polestar has reported cumulative losses of nearly $6 billion (approximately 42.4 billion RMB) from 2021 to the first half of this year, with total assets of $3.643 billion and total liabilities of $7.909 billion, indicating insolvency [2] - The company faces a pressing challenge to address the risk of delisting due to its stock price remaining below $1 for an extended period [4] Group 4: Investment Dynamics - Volvo has been reducing its stake in Polestar since last year, while Geely has increased its investment, becoming the largest shareholder [3] - In June, Polestar secured a $200 million equity investment from PSD Investment Limited, controlled by Li Shufu, at a price of $1.05 per share [3] - Despite a 51% year-over-year increase in global sales in the first half of this year, the sales volume remains insufficient to reach breakeven [4]

Group 1: Industry Insights - In October, the wholesale sales of new energy passenger vehicles in China reached 1.61 million units, marking a year-on-year increase of 16% and a month-on-month increase of 7%. Cumulatively, from January to October, the total sales reached 12.054 million units, reflecting a 30% year-on-year growth [1] - The strong market demand for new energy vehicles is evident, with the cumulative sales surpassing 12 million units, indicating increasing consumer acceptance [1] - The overall valuation and market confidence in the new energy vehicle sector are expected to improve, supported by policy backing and infrastructure development, which may enhance market activity [1] Group 2: Company Developments - Changan Automobile's indirect controlling shareholder, China Changan Automobile Group, has completed the transfer of shares, increasing its holding to 35.04%. This restructuring is not expected to significantly impact the company's operations or harm the interests of minority shareholders [2] - The restructuring is seen as a positive move for optimizing Changan Automobile's shareholder structure, potentially boosting market confidence in corporate governance and stability [2] - Geely Automobile is expanding its production capacity by repurposing the former SAIC-GM Beisheng factory to meet the rising demand for its Galaxy model, which has achieved a sales target of one million units ahead of schedule [3] - Geely's strategy to utilize existing resources rather than building new factories reflects a focus on cost control and efficiency, which may set a precedent for resource optimization in the industry [3] Group 3: Market Strategies - Horizon Robotics announced an extension of the purchase tax subsidy for its R7 and new S7 models, allowing customers to benefit from a subsidy of up to 15,000 yuan if the vehicle delivery occurs in 2026 due to reasons beyond the customer's control [4] - This extension aims to alleviate the financial burden on consumers and attract potential buyers who are still undecided, thereby helping the brand maintain stable sales amid market fluctuations [4] - The strategy is expected to enhance market share in a competitive environment for new energy vehicles [4]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Group 2: Core View of the Report - In the short term, the price of lithium carbonate may maintain a relatively strong oscillation, but the upside space is restricted by the expected increase in future supply. The current low - inventory pattern and demand resilience support the price, and the reluctance of lithium salt manufacturers to sell exacerbates the shortage of spot goods. However, the gradual release of new production capacity such as Dazhong Mining, the supply elasticity after the commissioning of Tianqi Lithium's production line, and the risk of a month - on - month decline in new energy vehicle sales will suppress the momentum for the price to continuously break through the previous high [3] Group 3: Summary According to the Directory 1. Daily Market Summary - **Lithium carbonate futures market data change analysis** - **Main contract and basis**: On October 30, the price of the lithium carbonate main contract closed at 82,900 yuan/ton, up 1.5% from the previous day. The price center in the past week gradually shifted up from 79,520 yuan/ton to 82,900 yuan/ton, and market sentiment recovered. The basis weakened slightly from - 2,340 yuan/ton on October 29 to - 2,600 yuan/ton [1] - **Position and trading volume**: The position of the main contract continued to rise, reaching 506,900 lots on October 30, a 17.5% increase from 431,200 lots a week ago. The trading volume was 659,400 lots, which declined from the previous day but remained at a high level [1] - **Analysis of industrial chain supply - demand and inventory changes** - **Supply side**: The price of spodumene concentrate remained stable at 7,330 yuan/ton, while the price of lepidolite concentrate rose 3% to 3,775 yuan/ton. The capacity utilization rate remained at 74.39%, and the output in October may reach a record high [2] - **Demand side**: The retail sales of new energy vehicles from October 1 - 26 were flat year - on - year, but the demand for power batteries was strong, with the prices of ternary cells rising 0.89% - 1.96% within the week. The pre - placement of orders for energy storage and commercial vehicles further boosted the demand for lithium - battery materials [2] - **Inventory and warehouse receipts**: Lithium carbonate inventory decreased for two consecutive weeks, dropping to 130,400 tons on October 30, a 1.7% decrease from the previous week, and the upstream destocking speed accelerated [2] - **Market summary**: In the short term, the price of lithium carbonate may maintain a relatively strong oscillation, but the upside space is restricted by the expected increase in future supply. The current low - inventory pattern and demand resilience support the price, and the reluctance of lithium salt manufacturers to sell exacerbates the shortage of spot goods. However, the gradual release of new production capacity such as Dazhong Mining, the supply elasticity after the commissioning of Tianqi Lithium's production line, and the risk of a month - on - month decline in new energy vehicle sales will suppress the momentum for the price to continuously break through the previous high [3] 2. Industrial Chain Price Monitoring - On October 30, 2025, the price of the lithium carbonate main contract was 83,400 yuan/ton, up 0.60% from the previous day; the basis was - 3,100 yuan/ton, down 19.23% from the previous day; the position of the main contract was 532,871 lots, up 5.13% from the previous day; the trading volume of the main contract was 829,117 lots, up 25.73% from the previous day. The market price of battery - grade lithium carbonate remained unchanged at 80,300 yuan/ton, the market price of spodumene concentrate remained unchanged at 7,330 yuan/ton, the market price of lepidolite concentrate rose 3% to 3,775 yuan/ton, the price of lithium hexafluorophosphate rose 2.91% to 106,000 yuan/ton, the price of power - type ternary materials rose 0.22% to 139,000 yuan/ton, and the price of power - type lithium iron phosphate rose 0.59% to 35,805 yuan/ton [5] 3. Industry Dynamics and Interpretation - **Spot market quotation** - On October 30, the SMM battery - grade lithium carbonate index price was 79,881 yuan/ton, up 674 yuan/ton from the previous working day; the price range of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 78,200 - 81,800 yuan/ton, with an average price of 80,000 yuan/ton, up 850 yuan/ton from the previous working day; the price range of industrial - grade lithium carbonate was 77,300 - 78,300 yuan/ton, with an average price of 77,800 yuan/ton, up 850 yuan/ton from the previous working day. The futures price of lithium carbonate rose significantly, and the center of the main contract shifted up to the range of 82,200 - 85,000 yuan/ton. Currently, the operating rate of downstream material manufacturers continues to rise, and demand supports spot transactions. However, as the price rises, the reluctance of lithium salt manufacturers to sell intensifies, and the market transaction situation is dull. On the supply side, the overall operating rate of lithium salt manufacturers remains high, with the operating rates of the spodumene and salt - lake ends both maintaining above 60%, becoming the main supply force. It is expected that the total output of lithium carbonate in October will continue to rise and is expected to break through the historical high. The demand side is stronger. The new energy vehicle market is growing rapidly in both the commercial and passenger vehicle fields, and together with the energy storage market, it presents a pattern of strong supply and demand, continuously driving the demand for lithium - battery materials. In general, although the supply of lithium salt continued to grow steadily in October, due to the strong growth in demand continuously consuming inventory, the upstream inventory is currently at a low level, and the market has presented a significant de - stocking pattern [6] - **Downstream consumption situation** - According to the data of the Passenger Car Association, from October 1 - 26, the retail sales of new energy passenger vehicles in the country were 901,000 units, a 0% year - on - year increase compared with the same period in October last year, and an 8% decrease compared with the same period last month. The cumulative retail sales this year were 9,771,000 units, a 22% year - on - year increase; from October 1 - 26, the wholesale of new energy passenger vehicles by domestic manufacturers was 1,034,000 units, a 4% year - on - year increase compared with the same period in October last year, and a 5% decrease compared with the same period last month. The cumulative wholesale this year was 11,480,000 units, a 29% year - on - year increase [7] - **Industry news** - On October 28, Dazhong Mining's (001203.SZ) "Mining Plan for Jada Lithium Mine Mineral Resources" was officially approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources, with an annual mining scale of 2.6 million tons/year. The spodumene mining scale is among the top in the industry, and it can produce about 50,000 tons of lithium carbonate per year after reaching full production. This key node marks that it is closer to obtaining the mining license and will enter the "production capacity implementation sprint" stage. This mine is the core carrier of the company's strategic transformation from the traditional iron ore field to the new energy mineral track. The approval not only verifies its strength and responsibility in dimensions such as resource development efficiency, safety risk management and control, and green and sustainable operation, but also locks in the certainty of the "exploration - to - mining" process through the full - process authoritative compliance procedures of the Ministry of Natural Resources [9] - On October 20, Tianqi Lithium announced that after repeated commissioning and optimization, the first bag of battery - grade lithium hydroxide products from its 30,000 - ton/year lithium hydroxide project in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu passed the sampling inspection by the company's internal laboratory, and all parameters were confirmed to meet the battery - grade lithium hydroxide standard. Subsequently, the company will continue to commission and optimize this project to achieve continuous and stable production of products and flexible switching of lithium carbonate [9] 4. Industrial Chain Data Charts - The report provides data charts on the lithium carbonate futures main contract and basis, battery - grade and industrial - grade lithium carbonate prices, lithium concentrate prices, lithium hexafluorophosphate and electrolyte prices, ternary precursor prices, ternary material prices, lithium iron phosphate prices, lithium carbonate operating rate, lithium carbonate inventory, and cell selling prices, with data sources including iFinD, SMM, and Shanghai Steel Union [10][13][15]

Core Insights - The import of automobiles in China is experiencing a significant decline, with a projected 360,000 units imported from January to September 2025, representing a 32% year-on-year decrease. This trend is attributed to the rise of domestic new energy vehicles and a shift towards high-end models, leading to sustained pressure on imported vehicles [1][6][20]. Group 1: Overall Trends in Automobile Imports - The peak of automobile imports occurred in 2014 with 1.43 million units, followed by a continuous decline. The import volume is expected to drop to 700,000 units in 2024, down 12% year-on-year, and further to 360,000 units in the first nine months of 2025, down 32% year-on-year [6][20]. - In September 2025, 41,000 imported vehicles were recorded, marking a 26% decline year-on-year and a 10% decrease from August [1][6]. Group 2: Country-Specific Import Data - The top ten countries for automobile imports in September 2025 included Japan (18,265 units), Germany (10,549 units), and Slovakia (3,832 units). Notably, imports from the U.S. have plummeted, with only 41,736 units imported from January to September 2025, a staggering 52% decrease year-on-year [1][2][20]. - The U.S. vehicle imports saw a dramatic drop in September 2025, with only 1,462 units imported, reflecting an 85% year-on-year decline [2][20]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Consumer Preferences - The demand for traditional fuel vehicles continues to shrink, with domestic manufacturers benefiting from a low base effect in sales. The market is shifting towards electric vehicles, which has led to a notable decrease in the demand for imported fuel vehicles [2][6][15]. - The luxury car segment showed some improvement in September 2025, with brands like Rolls-Royce and Ferrari performing well, particularly in the Shanghai region [3]. Group 4: Import Structure and Vehicle Types - In the first nine months of 2025, passenger cars accounted for 98% of total imports, with a significant focus on gasoline vehicles, which dominate the market despite the rise of new energy vehicles [12][13]. - The import of electric vehicles has seen a drastic decline, with pure electric vehicle imports dropping by 81% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025 [14][15]. Group 5: Future Outlook - The ongoing decline in imported vehicles is expected to continue, with challenges in maintaining a reasonable scale of imports and ensuring the security of international supply chains amid complex international relations [2][20].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report The current supply and demand are both strong, upstream inventory pressure is not significant, the macro - situation has improved, and the cancellation of warehouse receipts has driven the price up. However, the expectation of lithium ore supply contraction has weakened, the downstream restocking has slowed down, and the demand peak may be approaching. It is expected that the upside space for lithium carbonate is limited. The recommended trading strategy is to short on rallies in the short - term [1]. 3. Summary by Related Content 3.1 Lithium Carbonate Futures Market - **Prices**: The closing prices of near - month, consecutive - one, consecutive - two, and consecutive - three contracts on 2025 - 10 - 23 were 76,180 yuan/ton, 74,940 yuan/ton, 79,480 yuan/ton, and 77,120 yuan/ton respectively, with price changes compared to previous dates [1]. - **Trading Volume and Open Interest**: On 2025 - 10 - 23, the trading volume of lithium carbonate futures was 490,920 lots (+114,471), and the open interest was 419,147 lots (+65,916) [1]. - **Inventory**: The inventory was - 260 tons, with a value of 28,759 tons on 2025 - 10 - 23, showing a decrease compared to previous dates [1]. - **Spreads**: There were differences in spreads such as near - month - consecutive - one, consecutive - one - consecutive - two, and consecutive - two - consecutive - three, with values of - 420 yuan/ton, 320 yuan/ton, and 0 yuan/ton respectively on 2025 - 10 - 23 [1]. 3.2 Lithium - Related Product Prices - **Lithium Minerals**: The average prices of lithium spodumene concentrate (6%, CIF China), lithium mica (Li2O:1.5% - 2.0%), and other lithium minerals showed upward trends on 2025 - 10 - 23 compared to previous dates [1]. - **Lithium Compounds**: The average prices of battery - grade lithium carbonate, industrial - grade lithium carbonate, battery - grade lithium hydroxide, and other lithium compounds also had price changes on 2025 - 10 - 23. For example, the average price of battery - grade lithium carbonate was 73,000 yuan/ton [1]. - **Other Lithium - Related Products**: The average prices of ternary precursors, ternary materials, lithium iron phosphate, and other products also had corresponding price fluctuations [1]. 3.3 Supply and Demand - **Supply**: Last week, lithium carbonate production increased, and the price of raw materials such as lithium spodumene concentrate and lithium mica rose [1]. - **Demand**: Last week, the production of lithium iron phosphate and ternary materials increased. In October, lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide production increased. The production of power batteries increased last week. In terms of terminal demand, the year - on - year growth rate of new energy vehicle production and sales slowed down in September, the 3C shipment volume was average, and the production plan of energy - storage batteries increased in October [1]. 3.4 Inventory The registered warehouse receipts were 28,759 tons (- 260 tons), with de - stocking in social inventory, smelters, and downstream, while other inventories remained stable [1]. 3.5 Industry News On October 14, Hainan Mining held a shipment ceremony for the first batch of lithium concentrate products at its Mali Buguoni lithium mine project. 30,000 tons of lithium concentrate will be shipped from Buguoni to San Pedro Port in Cote d'Ivoire and then transported to Yangpu Port in Hainan by cargo ship. As of 2024, the estimated mineral resource volume within the mining right scope of the Mali Buguoni lithium mine under the JORC regulations was 31.9 million tons, with an average lithium carbonate grade of 1.00% [1].

Domestic News - The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed to build a strong domestic market and accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, emphasizing the importance of expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption and investment [1] - The Ministry of Commerce reported that as of October 22, 2025, the number of applications for the vehicle trade-in subsidy exceeded 10 million, with over 3.4 million vehicles scrapped and more than 6.6 million vehicles replaced [2] - In the first nine months of 2025, the national online retail sales increased by 9.8%, with significant growth in digital products, online services, and instant e-commerce [2] Energy Sector - The National Energy Administration reported that in September, the total electricity consumption reached 8,886 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 4.5%, with the first industry growing by 7.3% and the second industry by 5.7% [3] - Cumulatively, from January to September, total electricity consumption was 77,675 billion kilowatt-hours, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.6% [3] International News - The Bank of Korea decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 2.50%, which was in line with market expectations [4] - The U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla reported third-quarter revenue of $28.1 billion, a 12% increase year-on-year, while net profit decreased by 37% to $1.37 billion [5]

Core Insights - The launch of the Aishang A100C, a new entry-level electric vehicle from Liuzhou Wuling New Energy Automobile Co., aims to capture a share of the A00 market but faces challenges due to brand recognition and competitive pricing issues [1][2] Group 1: Product Overview - The Aishang A100C is positioned as a dual-door, four-seat electric vehicle with a CLTC range of 220 km and supports both fast and slow charging [1] - The vehicle is priced between 39,800 yuan and 52,800 yuan, which does not offer a competitive advantage compared to similar models like Wuling Hongguang MINIEV and Changan Lumin, priced at 35,800 yuan and 35,900 yuan respectively [3] Group 2: Market Context - The A00 vehicle market is nearing saturation, with a shrinking market size as consumers increasingly prefer larger and better-equipped A- and B-class vehicles [2] - The timing of Aishang's entry into the A00 market is seen as a missed opportunity, as the growth potential is now limited despite some existing demand [2] Group 3: Production and Brand Challenges - The collaboration between Guangxi Automobile Group and Senyuan Automotive is primarily driven by the need for production qualifications, as Guangxi holds commercial vehicle qualifications but lacks passenger vehicle qualifications [2] - Concerns exist regarding the stability of Senyuan's production qualifications, production capacity, and quality control, which are critical for the Aishang A100C's future deliveries [3] - The low brand recognition and insufficient channel coverage raise doubts about the effectiveness of after-sales commitments made by Aishang, which plans to integrate its after-sales service into the Wuling system [3][4]

Core Viewpoint - Beijing Hyundai has officially launched the pre-sale of its first pure electric SUV, EO Yiou, with a price range of 130,000 to 150,000 yuan, marking the beginning of its electrification transformation [1][3]. Group 1: Product Launch and Features - The EO Yiou is based on Hyundai's E-GMP global electric platform and features a maximum CLTC range of 722 km, with the ability to charge the battery from 30% to 80% in 27 minutes [3]. - A promotional policy allows customers to secure the vehicle with a deposit of 88 yuan, receiving a 12,000 yuan value-added benefit and priority delivery rights during the pre-sale period [1][3]. Group 2: Market Strategy and Sales Goals - Beijing Hyundai aims to increase its annual sales volume to 500,000 units over the next three to five years, planning to launch 20 new models with an equal split between gasoline and electric vehicles [3][5]. - The company is responding to a growing trend in the 100,000 to 150,000 yuan price range for new energy vehicles, which has seen increased sales compared to the 150,000 to 200,000 yuan range [4]. Group 3: Future Plans and Export Strategy - Over the next four years, Beijing Hyundai plans to introduce 2 to 3 new energy vehicles annually, covering various segments including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, achieving full coverage of pure electric, hybrid, and extended-range vehicles [5]. - The company aims to establish a global export base, targeting an export of 50,000 units in 2024 and doubling that number to 100,000 units in 2025, with China as the production hub for global markets [5].