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China State Media Rebuts 'De-CATLization' Narrative, Warns on Battery Supply Chain Price Competition
A MIIT-affiliated outlet pushed back on the "de-CATLization" narrative, arguing that supply chain diversification and automakers' in-house battery efforts should not be framed as a confrontation with leading suppliers like CATL. The commentary warned that excessive short-term cost competition in battery procurement could erode technology, quality and long-term reliability.
Sarah Mitchell