[National High-Tech Zones Achieved Industrial Added Value of RMB 1.7 Trillion in Q1 This Year, Up 7.1% YoY] According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in the first quarter of this year, the industrial added value of enterprises above designated size in national high-tech zones reached RMB 1.7 trillion, up 7.1% YoY. It is understood that, as of now, there are 178 national high-tech zones across the country, covering 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities. These zones have gathered 70% of the country's national manufacturing innovation centers and 80% of the national key laboratories, with original technologies and first-launch products such as prototypes of embodied general artificial intelligence systems and brain-computer interface intelligent interaction systems on chips continuously emerging.

[SMM Analysis: How Will US Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Affect China's Exports?] The US policy of imposing a 25% tariff on all aluminum and steel imports has a limited impact on China's aluminum product exports. However, it may drive up spot premiums in the US, further increasing procurement costs for domestic enterprises. Additionally, attention should be paid to the risk of changes in US domestic consumption demand and the trends in demand changes in other overseas regions.

Dongfeng Motor's Southeast Asia marketing center for passenger vehicles held a launch event in Vietnam, marking another significant milestone in the brand's global expansion, according to the company'...

SAIC IM Motors CEO Liu Tao announced the "Lightyear Solid-State Battery" for IM L6, offering 30% more power and 1000 km range. Developed with Qingtao Energy, it marks a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, aiming for safer, faster-charging solutions in the new energy vehicle industry.

Under the ultimate game, solid-state batteries may become the new focus of the new energy sector for the new year. On March 3, Foton Motor announced that the company will collaborate with Funeng Technology, leveraging their respective leading advantages in the industry, to jointly promote the commercial vehicle market and the industrial chain development of semi-solid and solid-state batteries, generate scale effects, advance battery technology innovation, and establish a strategic alliance.