CPPCC Member Zeng Yuqun: National Strategic Resolve in Encouraging Renewable Energy Development Supports Industry...

At the March 4, 2026 CPPCC Members' Corridor session, Zeng Yuqun, Chairman of CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited), emphasized the nation's unwavering strategic resolve over more than two decades in promoting renewable energy development. This long-term commitment has underpinned the formation of a complete industrial chain spanning from mining to recycling. He also disclosed key company data: CATL invests over 20 billion yuan (approximately $2.57 billion USD) annually in R&D, holds more than 50,000 patents, and its products have reached dozens of countries worldwide. This demonstrates China's sustained policy support for the renewable energy industry, particularly in battery technology, and the global competitiveness of its enterprises.