CATL's Robin Zeng: Increasing Investment in Smart Manufacturing to Promote Chinese Technical Standards Worldwide

During the National Two Sessions committee members' corridor interview on March 4, 2026, Robin Zeng, Chairman of CATL, delivered a speech. He first affirmed China's sustained commitment to its renewable energy strategy since the 11th Five-Year Plan, stating it has provided clear direction for industry development. As a global leader in power battery manufacturing, CATL announced it will increase R&D investment in artificial intelligence, focusing on smart manufacturing to enhance production efficiency and product quality. Concurrently, the company explicitly proposed the strategic goal of promoting Chinese technical standards globally, aiming to strengthen China's voice and influence within the global new energy industry chain. Zeng also emphasized that CATL has already established a complete, closed-loop industrial ecosystem spanning from upstream mineral resources to battery recycling.