Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the electric power equipment and new energy sector [5]. Core Viewpoints - The recent export controls on the lithium battery supply chain are expected to enhance the competitiveness of domestic lithium battery companies, with a focus on battery and material leaders [1][4]. - The export restrictions are aimed at products heavily reliant on the domestic supply chain and those with high technical requirements, which may lead to increased export prices and protect domestic companies' technological and market advantages [2][3]. - The report highlights the anticipated surge in storage demand, which is expected to accelerate the supply-demand inflection point, recommending leading companies in the battery and material segments [4]. Summary by Sections Export Controls - The export controls target products with high domestic supply chain dependency, such as artificial graphite and ternary precursors, which account for 98.5% and 89.8% of global production, respectively [2]. - High-tech products, including batteries with energy densities greater than 300Wh/kg and lithium iron phosphate with a density greater than 2.5g/cm3, are also included in the export restrictions [2]. Domestic Competitiveness - The report suggests that the export controls align with previous national policies aimed at enhancing the lithium battery supply chain, potentially increasing export prices and curbing disorderly competition [3]. - The restrictions on high-tech products and related equipment may limit overseas competitors, particularly Japanese and Korean battery manufacturers, thereby safeguarding the technological and market share advantages of domestic firms [3]. Recommendations - The report expresses optimism about domestic lithium battery companies with global competitiveness, particularly those with overseas production capacities, and recommends leading companies in the battery and material sectors [4]. - Specific recommendations include the company "新宙邦" (Xinjubang), with a target price of 60.80 CNY and a "Buy" rating [7][10].