Core Viewpoint - The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran has boosted market confidence, leading to a significant rebound in the automotive sector, which ended a five-week decline [2][8]. Automotive Sector Performance - Last week was an excellent time to buy automotive stocks, as nearly 90% of the 100 tracked Chinese automotive stocks saw price increases, with an average gain of 5.32%, outperforming major stock indices [3][8]. - The total market capitalization of Chinese automotive stocks rose by approximately 400 billion to 10.75 trillion [3]. - All six major segments of the automotive sector shifted from a downward trend to an upward one, particularly in the intelligent driving, new energy, and commercial vehicle segments [3][8]. Notable Stock Performances - The top-performing stocks included Guoxuan High-Tech, which surged by 24.94%, and Hesai Technology, which rose by 21.48% [4][12]. - Other significant gainers included Baideli Holdings (20.45%), Ankai Bus (18.55%), and Haima Automobile (17.15%) [4]. - Stocks related to solid-state batteries and autonomous driving concepts were key drivers of this rally, with several companies experiencing gains exceeding 10% [5][6]. Declining Stocks - Despite the overall positive trend, some stocks in the passenger vehicle segment, such as BYD and XPeng Motors, experienced slight declines, with BYD's stock dropping by 1.77% [7][8]. - Jianghuai Automobile led the declines with a drop of 3.39%, although this was attributed to a correction following previous gains [7]. Market Outlook - The automotive industry is undergoing significant changes, with a focus on solid-state batteries and autonomous driving technologies, which are expected to continue influencing stock performance [8].

Group 1: Industry Events - Multiple conferences related to solid-state batteries are being held, indicating a rapid acceleration in the industrialization of solid-state batteries driven by policy and market factors [1] - The Fifth China International Solid-State Battery Technology Conference and the 2025 Advanced Battery Materials and Intelligent Equipment Technology Exhibition took place in Hefei on June 19, followed by the first Lithium Sulfide and Sulfide Solid-State Battery Forum in Suzhou on June 25 [1] Group 2: Policy Developments - Since 2025, China has been implementing policies to accelerate the development of the solid-state battery industry, including the "New Energy Storage Manufacturing Industry High-Quality Development Action Plan" which identifies solid-state batteries as a key focus area [2][3] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has introduced new safety standards for electric vehicle batteries, effective from July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of safety performance in solid-state batteries [2] Group 3: Industry Standards - In April 2025, MIIT included solid-state batteries in its overall planning and initiated the development of a standard system for solid-state batteries to expedite their industrialization [3] - The China Automotive Engineering Society introduced a method for determining solid-state batteries, clarifying definitions and testing methods, which is crucial for technological upgrades and industrial applications [3] Group 4: Corporate Developments - Companies in the solid-state battery supply chain are accelerating technological breakthroughs and industrialization, with CATL revealing plans for small-scale production of solid-state batteries by 2027 [4] - Guoxuan High-Tech has launched new technologies and products, including the second-generation Jinshi solid-state battery, currently in trial production [4] - Jiangsu Longpan Technology is developing solid-state battery precursors, with some materials already sent for testing to leading companies [5] Group 5: Market Outlook - Despite current challenges in technology and cost, solid-state batteries are expected to gain market penetration once these issues are resolved, with a potential market acceleration in the next five years [5] - A report indicates that 2026 to 2028 will be critical for the mass production of various solid-state battery technologies, with the sulfide route likely to achieve mass production first in 2026 [5]