The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released the Catalog of NEV Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Reduction and Exemption (Batch 28), listing multiple car models including the Xiaomi YU7, XPeng GX, and AITO M6EV.

Recently, three battery cells of EVE passed the preliminary testing for the mandatory national standard, Safety Technical Specifications for Power Banks, issued by the MIIT. The products covered different capacity specifications and featured consistent fast-charging and discharge capabilities, enabling better adaptation to the market's diversified needs.

On March 10, to accelerate the comprehensive utilization of electrolytic manganese residue, the Department of Energy Conservation and Comprehensive Utilization of the MIIT held a symposium in Beijing on March 9. The meeting noted that proper utilization of this complex residue is crucial for the high-quality development of the electrolytic manganese industry and regional green growth. The MIIT will conduct in-depth industry research, improve policy and standard systems, and promote advanced technologies to enhance utilization levels.

MIIT and Five Other Departments: Support Cooperation Between Producers of PV Module Parts Such as PV Glass and Crystalline Silicon Materials and Enterprises Engaged in the Comprehensive Utilization of Recyclable ResourcesThe Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and five other departments issued the Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Comprehensive Utilization of PV Modules, which proposed increasing the proportion of recycled materials used.

At the first “Ministers’ Corridor” of the Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress on March 5, Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng stated that Chinese models had gone global; over the past year, China’s open-source model downloads ranked first worldwide. AI tools empowered production: by the end of 2025, the AI application popularization rate among above-designated-size manufacturing enterprises exceeded 30. Smart terminals integrated into daily life, and domestic enterprises released more than 300 humanoid robot products.

On the evening of March 18, 2026, at Chery Automobile Battery Night 2026 in Wuhu, Anhui, Chery unveiled its Rhino all-solid-state battery technology. It had completed the development and pilot production of a 60Ah, 400Wh/kg all-solid-state battery cell and was advancing toward an ultra-high energy density of 600Wh/kg.

[Policy Boosts Intelligent Connectivity, MIIT Issues New Standards] MIIT has proposed the "Artificial Intelligence+" initiative to promote the integration of intelligent connected vehicles with 5G and vehicle-road-cloud integrated technologies. The newly released automotive standards cover areas such as autonomous driving testing and power battery safety, accelerating the high-end development of the industry.

At the press conference held by the State Council Information Office, it was revealed that to ensure stable growth of the industrial economy by 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will focus on promoting the implementation and effectiveness of both existing and incremental policies. Efforts will center on three aspects: boosting growth in key industries and regions, expanding effective demand, and optimizing the development environment. Zhang Yunming, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology, stated that a new round of work plans for stable growth in ten key industries (steel, non-ferrous metals, petrochemicals, chemicals, building materials, machinery, automobiles, power equipment, light industry, and electronics) will be launched to fully release the effects of their large scale, extensive linkages, and strong driving forces. Support for major industrial provinces and cities will be intensified. Policies and mechanisms to promote orderly industrial relocation will be improved, and local efforts to develop and strengthen distinctive and advantageous industries will be supported to contribute more to industrial economic growth.

[Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT): Fully Committed to Expanding Domestic Demand and Actively Promoting NEVs, Smart Home Appliances, and Other Products to Townships and Rural Areas] Tao Qing, Director of the Operation Monitoring and Coordination Bureau of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, stated at a press conference today that the next step for the Ministry will be to deeply implement the "Three Products" strategy for consumer goods, continuously solidify the supply foundation for the strategy of expanding domestic demand, and further enrich people's consumption experience and sense of gain. Focusing on three major categories—historical classics, contemporary premium products, and trendy innovations—the Ministry aims to accelerate the development of China's renowned consumer brands. Over approximately three years, efforts will be made to cultivate 1,000 high-quality brands and build a group of world-class consumer goods enterprises. The Ministry will actively promote NEVs, smart home appliances, and other products to penetrate townships and rural areas, bringing more high-quality products into ordinary households.

[MIIT: Solidly Promote Three Centralized Rectifications Including "Comprehensive Rectification of 'Cut-throat Competition' in the NEV Industry"] Li Lecheng, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, presided over a meeting of the Party Leadership Group. The meeting required that special work should be implemented in a meticulous manner. The key special project of "Further Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Implementing the Important Instructions and Directives of General Secretary Xi Jinping to the Ministry" should be carried out earnestly. Three centralized rectifications should be solidly promoted, namely, "Systematic Rectification of Insufficient Awareness and Capacity in Law-based Administration," "Comprehensive Rectification of 'Cut-throat Competition' in the NEV Industry," and "Focused Rectification of Fraudulent and Disturbing Activities Using Virtual Phone Numbers," with a focus on addressing prominent issues in the ideological style, capability levels, and working methods of Party members and cadres, and comprehensively driving and advancing the in-depth and practical implementation of the study, inspection, and rectification work within the Ministry's system. Strong efforts should be made to rectify irregular eating and drinking. The principal leaders of all units should personally oversee and directly manage the issue, while leaders at all levels should lead by example and take the initiative in resisting the unhealthy trend of irregular eating and drinking.