A publication under China’s industry ministry has pushed back against market chatter of “de-CATLisation” as a growing number of the battery giant’s automotive partners diversify their suppliers, with the company’s shares falling recently.The commentary, published by the news centre of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), said supplier diversification and in-house battery projects are standard commercial practices. Such moves should not be portrayed as deliberate attempts to weaken leading battery makers like Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) or drive a wedge between carmakers and suppliers, it said.
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WED · 2026-09-23 · 10:08 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0923-113459
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As Chinese carmakers diversify beyond CATL batteries, Beijing warns of market overreaction
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has cautioned against interpreting the diversification of battery suppliers by Chinese carmakers as a move against leading battery manufacturer CATL. A publication from the MIIT's news center stated that automotive partners seeking multiple suppliers or developing in-house battery projects are normal commercial practices.
Sherry WangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-23 · 10:08 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has cautioned against interpreting the diversification of battery suppliers by Chinese carmakers as a move against leading battery manufacturer CATL. A publication from the MIIT's news center stated that automotive partners seeking multiple suppliers or developing in-house battery projects are normal commercial practices. These actions should not be misconstrued as deliberate attempts to undermine major battery producers like CATL or to create friction between car manufacturers and their suppliers. This commentary comes amid recent declines in CATL's share prices, fueled by market speculation of "de-CATLisation."
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CATL's shares have fallen recently.
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Moves to diversify suppliers should not be portrayed as deliberate attempts to weaken leading battery makers like CATL.
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Supplier diversification and in-house battery projects are standard commercial practices.
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A publication under China’s industry ministry pushed back against market chatter of “de-CATLisation”.
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