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Jaguar Land Rover and Chery have revived the Freelander brand as an independent EV brand, planning to launch six new electric vehicle models over the next five years. The global headquarters is established in Shanghai, with significant partnerships with Huawei, CATL, and Qualcomm. The first model is set to debut in China later this year, featuring advanced technology such as Huawei's smart driving system and Qualcomm's automotive-grade chip. Freelander aims to transform traditional auto dealers into service providers and plans to expand its store network across China.

- Freelander has been upgraded to a standalone brand with plans to release six electric vehicle (EV) models over the next five years, starting with a debut in China later this year.  
- The global headquarters in Shanghai will spearhead collaborations with Huawei, CATL, and Qualcomm, enhancing the brand's technological capabilities, including smart driving and advanced battery systems.  
- This initiative marks Freelander's return to the market, supported by a significant investment in manufacturing and plans to establish a network of 100 stores across China by 2026.

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Hua Xia CSI New Energy Vehicles ETF

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Jaguar Land Rover and Chery revive Freelander as independent EV brand, plan 6 new models

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CATL's controlling shareholder to donate some A-shares

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CATL's controlling shareholder to donate some A-shares

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S&P Global Market Intelligence listed the top ten Hong Kong stocks with the highest short interest ratio as of last Friday, including CATL, Guoen Technology, and COSCO SHIP HOLD. The short interest ratio is the percentage of borrowed shares relative to the total number of outstanding shares, with data sourced from S&P Global Market Intelligence's securities finance dataset

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S&P Global Market Intelligence lists the top ten Hong Kong stocks with the highest short interest ratios recently

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The disclosure of A-share listed companies' annual reports for 2025 has entered its peak period. As of March 30, 1,043 listed companies have released their annual reports, with nearly 90% achieving profitability, indicating steady improvement in overall operational quality. Leading enterprises such as Zijin Mining and CATL continued to grow steadily, while emerging industries like semiconductors and communications performed impressively, achieving strong results through technological breakthroughs and market expansion

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ChinaAMC SSE STAR Semiconductor Material & Equipment Thematic ETF

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ChinaAMC CSI Semiconductor Material & Equipment Thematic ETF

Guotai CSI Non-Ferrous Metal Kuangye Theme ETF

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Guotai CSI All Share Integrated Circuit ETF

Guotai CSI Non-ferrous Metal ETF

Guotai CSI Semiconductor Material Equipment Theme ETF

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Yinhua CSI Non-ferrous Metal ETF

Over a Thousand A-share Companies "Submit" Annual Reports, Emerging Industries Release New Growth Momentum

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The Persian Gulf conflict has triggered a second global energy supply crisis, accelerating the collapse of the "transition fuel" narrative for natural gas. Major economies in Asia and Europe are returning to coal, with European coal power generation potentially surging 20% this summer. India, Japan, and Bangladesh are rushing to restart coal-fired units. Meanwhile, capital markets are betting on new energy, with CATL and BYD share prices soaring over 15%

- The Gulf conflict is reshaping the global energy landscape, prompting Asia and Europe to revive coal and accelerate renewable energy adoption amidst disrupted gas supplies.  
- Major economies like Japan and India are increasing coal usage, with coal demand surging as natural gas supply shocks deepen.  
- Capital markets are betting on accelerated energy transitions, with renewable energy stocks outperforming oil giants, emphasizing a shift away from fossil fuel dependence.

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Iran War Reshapes "Energy Landscape": "Oil & Gas" Major Clients Shift to "Coal, New Energy"

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The world's largest EV battery producer, China's CATL, claims the US auto market will struggle without its batteries. Despite US efforts to block Chinese batteries, CATL's founder, Robin Zeng, believes the market will eventually thrive as policies change. Automakers like Ford are already shifting towards CATL's lithium-iron-phosphate batteries, while GM imports them despite tariffs. The scale of China's EV market has significantly reduced costs, leaving the US lagging behind in battery technology development. Zeng argues that the US market is not doomed forever, as advancements will eventually break through barriers.

- China’s CATL and BYD are the largest producers of EV batteries, dominating the market while the USA seeks to limit their usage.  
- As a result of these protectionist efforts, experts predict the US auto market will struggle, and companies like Ford and GM are turning to CATL for battery solutions despite political obstacles.  
- CATL's advancements in technology and scale have positioned it favorably, leading to lower costs and a continued influence on the global EV battery market.

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Guotai CSI Hong Kong Connect Automobile Industry Thematic ETF

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#1 Battery Maker in World Says USA Can’t Make EVs without China

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36Kr learned that the Aiqicha App shows that recently, Times Electric Technology Co., Ltd. underwent a business change, with its registered capital increased from 1.5 billion RMB to 1.94 billion RMB, an increase of approximately 29%. The company was established in August 2021, with Yang Jun as the legal representative. Its business scope includes the sale of new energy vehicle battery swapping facilities, battery leasing, and motor vehicle charging sales. Shareholder information indicates that the company is wholly owned by CATL

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CATL's subsidiary, Times Electric Service Technology Company, has increased its registered capital to 1.94 billion yuan

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36Kr learned that the Hang Seng Index opened down 0.35%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.44%; the semiconductor and technology sectors led the decline, with Zhaoyi Innovation down over 4%, SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor down nearly 2%, and Baidu and KUAISHOU down over 1%; the electrical equipment and automotive sectors saw the largest gains, with VPOWER GROUP up over 6%, BYD Company Limited up over 2%, and CATL up over 1%

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The Hang Seng Index opened down 0.35%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 0.44%

CATL has achieved a significant milestone by capturing over 50% of China's EV battery market in Q1 2026, with a market share of 50.1%. BYD follows with 17.5%, marking its weakest performance in five years. CATL leads in both NMC and LFP battery segments, holding 81.6% and 41% market shares respectively. Despite this dominance, the overall EV battery market faces challenges, including a decline in demand due to the reduction of government subsidies, with only 370,000 batteries installed in February 2026.

- CATL achieved a market share of 50.1% in the electric vehicle battery sector for Q1 2026, reclaiming its position as China's market leader after five years.  
- The report indicates a total production volume of EV batteries in China reached 310 GWh in the first two months, but installation rates hit a historical low at 19%.  
- Despite CATL's dominance, the Chinese EV market faces challenges, including a decline in demand linked to the phasing out of government subsidies, with vehicle battery installations falling sharply in February.

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CATL captures half of China’s EV battery market

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- China's market regulator, the State Administration for Market Regulation, stated its plans to regulate destructive price wars during a meeting with major firms.  
- The regulator aims to enhance anti-monopoly regulation and offer more support for companies seeking international expansion.  
- Participating companies included CATL, BYD, Meituan, Chery Automobile, DiDi Global, China Minmetals, and China State Construction Engineering Corporation.

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China to tighten controls on price wars, boost support for overseas expansion

36Kr learned that the Aiqicha App shows that Chengdu Times Electric Service Technology Co., Ltd. was recently established, with Zhang Yongcan as the legal representative and a registered capital of 10 million yuan. The business scope includes software development, sales of new energy vehicle battery swap facilities, and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Shareholder information indicates that the company is wholly owned by Times Electric Service Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of CATL

CATL established a new technology company in Chengdu with a registered capital of 10 million yuan

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The three major A-share indices are slightly weaker in the half-day session, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.6% to 3,909 points, the Shenzhen Index down 0.4%, and the ChiNext Index slightly down 0.07%. The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar is reported at 6.89056, hitting a new low since March. China Life is down 5.2%, despite an expected 44.1% growth in net profit for 2025. CATL is up 2.2%, while BYD is down 1.4%. Solid-state battery concept stocks performed strongly, with Hi-Tech Spring up 14.6%

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The three major A-share indices of Shanghai and Shenzhen are slightly weak in the half-day session, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.6%, and China Life falling by more than 5%

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Hong Kong's stock market opened lower today, with the Hang Seng Index falling by 0.27% and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropping by 0.68%. According to Jin10, Kuaishou shares plummeted over 9.5%, while Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) saw a decline of more than 2.5%. Additionally, ZTO Express shares decreased by over 2%. In contrast, JD.com shares rose by 2.5%.

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STOCKS | Hong Kong Stocks Open Lower as Kuaishou and CATL Decline

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BAIC has unveiled its sodium-ion battery, offering a range of 450 kilometers and supporting 4C fast charging, completing a cycle in just 11 minutes. The battery features a cell energy density exceeding 170 Wh/kg and operates effectively in extreme temperatures. By eliminating lithium, BAIC claims a 15% cost reduction compared to lithium iron phosphate batteries. The battery's safety is highlighted, as it does not catch fire or explode under extreme conditions. This advancement positions BAIC competitively in the sodium-ion battery market, alongside other major players like CATL and BYD.

- BAIC Group's sodium-ion battery offers a 450-kilometer range and supports 4C fast charging, with a full cycle achievable in just 11 minutes.  
- The battery's energy density exceeds 170 Wh/kg, positioning it highly in the competitive sodium-ion market, with a focus on cost reduction and performance in extreme temperatures.  
- As BAIC joins other players like CATL and BYD in advancing sodium-ion technology, its battery may target the A-segment family car market amid growing interest in this battery type.

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BAIC details sodium battery with 450-km range

Li Auto 4Q25 First Take: overall, the deterioration in auto GPM had been well telegraphed for Q4, yet even against a cautious setup, the print was only middling. Both ASP and auto GPM fell QoQ. ① Revenue slightly missed as ASP contracted more than expected: Auto revenue was RMB 27.3bn vs. the street at RMB 28.2bn, driven by a larger QoQ ASP drop. ASP fell RMB 27k to RMB 250k (vs. consensus RMB 258k), as mix shifted down with higher contribution from the lower-priced i6 and lower contribution from the higher-priced Mega. Li Auto also stepped up discounts on legacy L-series models in Q4, further pressuring ASP. ② Auto GPM broadly in line with expectations and prior guidance: 4Q auto GPM was 16.8%, down 300bps from 19.8% in 3Q after excluding the Mega recall impact, and within management’s 15.8%–16.8% guide. The decline was mainly ASP-driven; despite the i6’s strong demand, supply-chain constraints (battery shortages) limited scale benefits, with total deliveries up only 17% QoQ to 109k. Scale efficiencies therefore did not fully offset the ASP headwinds. For 1Q26 guidance, revenue is guided below expectations: ① 1Q26 delivery guide of 85k–90k, with the midpoint roughly in line with the street’s 88k: Implied Mar. deliveries are 31k–36k (Jan./Feb. at 28k/26k). The sequential pickup should come as i6 capacity ramps in Mar., with management previously indicating post-CNY i6 monthly sales could reach 20k. Adding a second battery supplier has partially eased the i6’s CATL battery shortage. However, the guide still implies a 3%–9% YoY decline vs. 93k in 1Q25, as legacy L-series volumes are under heavy pressure. L-series sold 18k in Jan.–Feb. 2026 (9k per month on Avg.), down 67% vs. 55k a year ago, due to aging models with customers awaiting 2Q launches, intensified competition with larger/cheaper peers, cannibalization from Li Auto’s own BEV i6/i8, and sector-wide demand softness from purchase-tax step-down. ② 1Q26 revenue guide of RMB 20.4bn–21.6bn, well below the street’s RMB 23.9bn: With volume roughly in line, the revenue shortfall reflects a further ASP reset. Guided ASP is ~RMB 222k in 1Q26 vs. RMB 250k in 4Q25, which Dolphin Research attributes to the i6 mix rising from 26% in 4Q25 to ~60% in 1Q26 as capacity releases, and aggressive discounting to clear legacy models ahead of the new model cycle starting in 2Q. Dolphin Research views the print and guide as average at best, and revenue guidance below expectations. That said, on valuation, sentiment may find two supports: an L9 refresh expected in 2Q could kick off a new product cycle, and the rumored debut of Li Auto’s humanoid robot in 1H26 may offer near-term optionality and a downside cushion. Stay tuned for our detailed take.

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Jaguar Land Rover and Chery revive Freelander as independent EV brand, plan 6 new models

CATL's controlling shareholder to donate some A-shares

S&P Global Market Intelligence lists the top ten Hong Kong stocks with the highest short interest ratios recently

Over a Thousand A-share Companies "Submit" Annual Reports, Emerging Industries Release New Growth Momentum

Iran War Reshapes "Energy Landscape": "Oil & Gas" Major Clients Shift to "Coal, New Energy"