胡定坤 日前，美国众议院中国事务特别委员会主席约翰·穆勒纳尔致信美国福特汽车公司首席执行官吉姆·法 利，就福特与宁德时代等中国电池企业的合作情况进行质询。信中污蔑中国严重威胁美国供应链独立性 和经济安全，并表达了对中国"利用"美国关键产业和将基于中国技术所产电池部署在美国关键基础设施 中的风险等问题的担忧。 很明显，穆勒纳尔此次质询的目的就是对福特施压，阻挠其与中国电池企业的技术合作。2025年12月， 福特宣布将利用宁德时代的技术授权生产磷酸铁锂（LFP）电池，用于电力储能系统。今年1月15日， 美国《华尔街日报》披露福特还在与比亚迪洽谈混合动力汽车电池交易。当日，穆勒纳尔就发表声明 说，"这是一个严重的安全隐患"，福特应该与美国的盟友而不是对手合作。 讽刺的是，美国议员却无视本国企业利益，频繁发声、质询予以阻挠。殊不知福特将是合作推进的主要 受益者，也将是合作受阻的主要受害者。没有与福特的合作，宁德时代、比亚迪仍然是全球电池产业的 领军者。而与中企的合作拖延一天，福特就离拥有高性能LFP电池、离进军储能电池市场远了一天，美 国相关产业也必然因此受损。 美国议员做出如此不智之举的背后是"泛化国家安全"思维上 ...

Market - US stock market closed higher on January 16, with chip and bank stocks leading the gains, as major indices rebounded after two consecutive days of decline [1] - TSMC reported a record net profit growth of 35% year-on-year for Q4, driving chip stocks up, with Nvidia and AMD also seeing gains [2] - Oil prices fell over 4% due to easing geopolitical tensions regarding Iran, which supported market sentiment [4] Macro - US cross-border investment inflows significantly improved in November, reaching $212.04 billion, compared to a revised outflow of $22.47 billion in October [4] - Several Federal Reserve officials indicated a preference to maintain current policy rates, citing stable labor markets and persistent inflation concerns [8][10] - The unemployment claims in the US dropped to 198,000, the lowest since November, indicating a resilient labor market despite some layoffs announced by large employers [20] Company - Goldman Sachs plans to raise $16 billion through bond issuance, marking the largest such issuance in Wall Street history [21] - Mission Produce acquired Calavo Growers for $430 million, but the announcement led to a 4.6% drop in Mission Produce's stock price [22] - Major Wall Street banks are expected to return over $140 billion to shareholders in dividends and stock buybacks in 2025, setting a new record [23] - Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reported significant profit increases in Q4 2025, driven by a surge in trading activity [27]

Core Viewpoint - Ford Motor Company is in discussions with BYD for a potential partnership where Ford would source batteries for its hybrid models from BYD, addressing its need for a battery supplier as it shifts focus from electric vehicles to hybrid models [1][2][5]. Group 1: Partnership Discussions - Ford and BYD are negotiating the terms of a collaboration, with one proposal involving Ford importing batteries from BYD for its factories outside the U.S. [1][4]. - The negotiations are ongoing, and there is a possibility that an agreement may not be reached [2][5]. Group 2: Strategic Shift - Ford is adjusting its strategy in response to declining demand, planning to reduce its electric vehicle business and increase investment in hybrid vehicle production [2][6]. - The company aims for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles to account for approximately 50% of its global sales by 2030 [6]. Group 3: Battery Supply Needs - As Ford expands its hybrid vehicle lineup, it requires more batteries suitable for these models, which BYD can provide [2][6]. - BYD has produced some batteries for commercial vehicles at its California facility but has not yet manufactured passenger vehicle batteries in the U.S. [6]. Group 4: Manufacturing Developments - Ford is constructing a battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, utilizing technology from CATL to produce cost-effective battery cells, with production expected to start this year [6][7]. - The new plant is intended to supply batteries for an upcoming electric pickup truck priced at $30,000 [7].

Group 1 - The Huajin Aramco petrochemical project in Panjin, Liaoning, is the largest investment project by Saudi Aramco in China, with a total investment of 83.7 billion yuan, and has recently entered the production preparation phase after completing the mechanical construction of 32 main production units [2] - The Chinese government has been actively supporting the project since its commencement in March 2023, facilitating problem-solving and accelerating construction progress [2] - The revitalization of Northeast China is being driven by policy incentives, leading to an optimized industrial structure and improved infrastructure, which boosts confidence for multinational companies to invest in the region [2] Group 2 - Dalian, the largest port city in Northeast China, has introduced 15 specific measures to encourage foreign investment in R&D centers, including improving R&D convenience and strengthening intellectual property protection [3] - The Tai Xing Energy pure electric vehicle battery project in Dalian, with a total investment of 3.7 billion yuan, is under construction, showcasing the efficiency of local government services that have bolstered investor confidence [3] - Michelin has invested over 12.5 billion yuan in its Shenyang factory since 2010, benefiting from a large consumer base and an increasingly optimized business environment [3] Group 3 - The improvement of the business environment in Northeast China includes not only rapid approvals and land guarantees but also the cultivation of innovation ecosystems and livable work environments [4] - The Sino-German (Shenyang) high-end equipment manufacturing industrial park provides clean energy heating to the Huachen BMW powertrain factory, aligning with BMW's sustainable development goals [4] - The industrial park has introduced international services for foreign employees, including visa processing and international schools, enhancing the living conditions for expatriates [5] Group 4 - Michelin's Shenyang factory has become the largest and most advanced high-end passenger car tire manufacturing base globally, playing a core role in Michelin's global supply chain [5] - The outlook for the Chinese market indicates a continued shift towards high-quality, innovation-driven, and sustainable development, presenting broad opportunities for global enterprises [5]