Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the urgent actions taken by the Dongguan government in response to media reports exposing illegal practices in the recycling and processing of used power batteries, emphasizing the need for safety and regulatory compliance in the industry [1][3][4]. Group 1: Government Actions - Dongguan City has initiated a special rectification campaign for used battery recycling, involving multiple departments such as industry, commerce, and environmental management to conduct comprehensive inspections of the exposed companies [1][3]. - A total of 10 companies were identified in the media report, including 3 illegal dismantling companies, 3 assembly companies, 3 logistics companies, and 1 sales company, with legal investigations initiated against 2 companies [1][3][4]. Group 2: Inspection and Compliance - The Dongguan market supervision department has been actively conducting inspections, with a focus on the illegal activities related to the recycling, dismantling, and assembly of used power batteries [4][5]. - As of March 15, the emergency management system in Dongguan has inspected 2,608 lithium-ion battery production enterprises, identifying 56 major safety hazards, with a rectification completion rate of 83.9% [5]. Group 3: Future Regulations - Dongguan plans to continue its special rectification efforts for used power batteries, aiming to establish a management mechanism to prevent issues from recurring and to regulate the development of the battery industry from the source [8]. - The Dongguan Industrial and Information Technology Bureau will lead the research on how to standardize industry development and formulate relevant management standards for battery recycling [8].