YIBIN, Sichuan Province, Sept. 10, 2026 — The 2026 World Power Battery Conference special meeting under the theme “Quality Strengthening Chain Builds a New Ecosystem for the Power Battery Industry” was held in Yibin, Sichuan Province. The meeting brought together representatives from relevant government departments, experts in the power battery field, specialists in quality infrastructure research, and enterprise representatives to discuss how quality can support the next stage of development of the power battery industry. The event focused on the role of quality infrastructure in enabling the power battery industrial chain to move upward, the importance of full-chain coordination in building a new power battery ecosystem, and the need to break away from “involution-style” competition. The meeting also marked the official launch of the compilation of the World Power Battery Quality Infrastructure Development Report (2026).
The special meeting was jointly organized by China Market Regulation News, the National Institute of Metrology, the Certification and Accreditation Technical Research Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the China Quality Inspection and Testing Research Institute. Its discussions reflected a broad consensus that the power battery industry has entered a phase in which quality, standards, innovation, and supply chain resilience are becoming as important as scale and cost. As the global power battery competition landscape undergoes profound adjustment, technological innovation continues to accelerate, and the power battery supply chain is being reconstructed, the meeting emphasized that the industry must strengthen quality research, overcome technical bottlenecks, and resolve a series of quality problems that constrain the development of the power battery industry.
1. A Global Power Battery Industry at a Decisive Juncture
The global power battery industry is at a decisive juncture. Demand for electrification continues to expand across transportation, energy storage, and other application scenarios, while competition among power battery producers and supply chain participants becomes more complex. The meeting noted that the global power battery industry’s competitive landscape is undergoing profound adjustment, that technological innovation and iteration are accelerating, and that the reconstruction of the industrial chain and supply chain is becoming increasingly evident. In this environment, the power battery industry cannot rely only on capacity expansion or price competition. It must place greater emphasis on quality, reliability, safety, and standards.
The power battery is a core component in the transition toward cleaner energy and electrified mobility. Its performance, consistency, safety, and lifecycle management directly affect the competitiveness of downstream products and the confidence of consumers and industrial users. For the power battery industry, quality is not a secondary consideration or a matter of compliance alone. It is a foundation for technological progress, market trust, and sustainable industrial development. The meeting therefore proposed that the power battery industry should deepen quality research, encourage enterprises to increase investment in research and development, apply advanced quality management methods, ensure stable and reliable product performance, and enhance the resilience and security of the power battery industrial chain and supply chain.
These priorities are closely connected. Quality problems in the power battery sector can emerge at any point in the chain, from raw materials and components to cell manufacturing, module assembly, system integration, testing, certification, and after-sales service. A weakness in one link can affect the performance and reputation of the entire power battery ecosystem. For this reason, the meeting’s emphasis on quality strengthening chain should be understood as an integrated approach. It links quality management with technological innovation, standards development, brand building, and supply chain coordination. The objective is not simply to improve individual products but to strengthen the power battery industry as a whole.
The meeting also reflected the view that the power battery industry needs a more mature quality culture. Enterprises should move beyond the idea that quality is merely the responsibility of a quality control department. In a competitive power battery market, quality must be embedded in design, procurement, production, testing, delivery, and service. Advanced quality management methods can help enterprises identify risks earlier, reduce variability, improve process capability, and build customer trust. When these methods are applied across the power battery supply chain, they can support more stable cooperation among upstream and downstream partners and reduce the hidden costs of poor quality.
2. Quality Strengthening Chain as a Practical Framework for the Power Battery Sector
In recent years, market regulation departments have consistently worked to support the high-quality development of industries. Using “quality strengthening chain” as a key instrument, they have achieved a series of practical results in technical research, standards development, brand building, and related areas. These efforts have provided strong support for building and strengthening industrial chains and for upgrading quality and efficiency. For the power battery industry, this framework is especially relevant because the sector combines advanced manufacturing, new materials, electronic control, testing and certification, and complex supply chain coordination.
Quality infrastructure includes metrology, standards, certification, accreditation, inspection, and testing. These elements are not separate technical services. They form the foundation for trust, interoperability, and market access in the power battery industry. Metrology supports accurate measurement of performance and safety parameters. Standards provide common technical language and requirements. Certification and accreditation help verify conformity and build confidence among buyers, regulators, and consumers. Inspection and testing provide evidence that power battery products and processes meet specified requirements. When these elements work together, they can help the power battery industry improve consistency, reduce risk, and support innovation.
| Focus Area | Meeting Emphasis | Expected Contribution to the Power Battery Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Quality research | Address quality bottlenecks that constrain power battery development | Support technical progress and more reliable power battery products |
| Standards development | Move from passive compliance to active leadership in standards | Strengthen the foundation of the power battery industry and improve international compatibility |
| Quality infrastructure | Use metrology, standards, certification, accreditation, inspection, and testing | Enable quality upgrading across the power battery supply chain |
| Full-chain coordination | Build a new power battery ecosystem through collaboration | Improve supply chain resilience and reduce fragmentation |
| Fair competition | Break away from involution-style competition | Encourage quality-based and innovation-based competition in the power battery market |
| Knowledge sharing | Launch the World Power Battery Quality Infrastructure Development Report (2026) | Provide a reference for policy, industry, and research cooperation in the power battery field |
The table above summarizes the main themes discussed at the meeting. Each theme is connected to the others. Quality research identifies technical problems that standards and quality infrastructure can help address. Standards provide a basis for testing, certification, and market acceptance. Full-chain coordination ensures that improvements in one part of the power battery chain are not isolated from the rest. Fair competition encourages enterprises to invest in quality rather than relying on unsustainable price pressure. Knowledge sharing helps the power battery industry learn from experience and develop more effective solutions.
- Quality strengthening chain should be treated as an industry-wide agenda, not a single-enterprise task.
- Power battery quality depends on coordination from materials and components to cells, systems, testing, and services.
- Quality infrastructure can help the power battery industry convert technical progress into market trust.
- Standards and certification can reduce information asymmetry among power battery suppliers and buyers.
- Fair competition is essential for sustaining investment in power battery quality and innovation.
For the power battery industry, the quality strengthening chain approach also has practical implications for enterprise management. Companies can use quality data to identify weak links in their processes, improve supplier management, and strengthen traceability. They can adopt advanced quality management methods to reduce defects and improve consistency. They can participate in standards development and testing method improvement. They can also use certification and accreditation to demonstrate conformity and build confidence in new power battery products and technologies. These actions are mutually reinforcing and can help enterprises compete on quality rather than only on price.
3. Standards Leadership and Mutual Recognition in the Power Battery Industry
The meeting proposed that the power battery industry must strengthen standards leadership and build a solid industrial foundation. Standards are not merely technical documents. They shape market access, interoperability, safety expectations, and consumer confidence. In the power battery sector, standards influence how products are designed, tested, certified, and compared across markets. They also affect how quickly new technologies can be commercialized and how effectively supply chain partners can collaborate. The meeting therefore emphasized the need to promote domestic and international standards alignment and mutual recognition, and to move from passive compliance with standards to active leadership in standards development.
This shift is significant for the power battery industry. Passive compliance means that enterprises respond to standards after they are established. Active leadership means that enterprises, research institutions, and regulators participate in standards development, contribute technical knowledge, and help shape the rules that govern the power battery market. Active leadership can improve the international influence of Chinese standards and enhance the voice and influence of Chinese standards on the international stage. It can also help the power battery industry anticipate regulatory and market requirements, reduce trade friction, and create a more predictable environment for investment and innovation.
The meeting noted that high standards should lead high-quality development. For the power battery sector, this means standards should support safety, performance, reliability, interoperability, and lifecycle management. Standards should also be adaptable enough to accommodate technological innovation. If standards are too rigid or disconnected from industrial practice, they may slow innovation. If standards are too weak or inconsistent, they may create uncertainty and undermine trust. The power battery industry therefore needs a balanced approach in which standards provide a stable foundation while allowing room for technological progress.
- Power battery standards should support safety, performance, reliability, and interoperability.
- Domestic and international standards should be aligned where appropriate to reduce trade barriers.
- Mutual recognition can lower duplication in testing and certification for power battery products.
- Enterprises should participate in standards development to move from compliance to leadership.
- High standards can guide high-quality development in the power battery industry.
International standards alignment is particularly important for the power battery industry because supply chains are global and products are traded across borders. Different requirements for testing, labeling, safety, and performance can increase costs and delay market entry. Mutual recognition arrangements can reduce duplication and improve efficiency. They can also help regulators and consumers compare power battery products more reliably. At the same time, alignment does not mean uniformity for its own sake. It requires technical dialogue, evidence-based decision-making, and respect for different market conditions. The meeting’s call for standards alignment and mutual recognition should therefore be seen as a practical step toward a more integrated and trustworthy power battery market.
The power battery industry also needs standards that support the full lifecycle of products. From design and manufacturing to use, maintenance, and end-of-life management, standards can help ensure that quality is maintained over time. They can support traceability, data exchange, and service quality. They can also help enterprises manage risks associated with new materials and new architectures. As the power battery industry continues to innovate, standards will need to be updated through a collaborative process that involves enterprises, research institutions, testing organizations, and regulators.
4. Quality Research and Technical Bottlenecks in Power Battery Development
The meeting called for deeper quality research to break through technical bottlenecks and solve a number of quality problems that constrain the development of the power battery industry. This call is important because the power battery sector faces complex technical challenges. Improving energy density, safety, cycle life, fast-charging capability, and consistency requires progress in materials, cell design, manufacturing processes, and system integration. These challenges cannot be solved by capacity expansion alone. They require sustained research and development, disciplined quality management, and effective cooperation across the power battery supply chain.
The meeting encouraged enterprises to increase investment in research and development and to apply advanced quality management methods. This combination is essential. Research and development can create new power battery technologies, but advanced quality management can help turn those technologies into stable, reliable products. Without quality management, new technologies may suffer from variability, safety risks, or manufacturing difficulties. Without research and development, quality management may become a matter of maintaining existing products rather than enabling progress. The power battery industry needs both.
Quality research in the power battery field should not be limited to final product testing. It should cover the entire process, including materials characterization, process control, failure analysis, reliability assessment, and data analysis. By understanding how quality is formed throughout the power battery manufacturing process, enterprises can prevent problems rather than only detect them. This shift from detection to prevention is a key element of advanced quality management. It can reduce waste, improve yield, and increase confidence in power battery products.
- Quality research should address bottlenecks that affect power battery safety, performance, and reliability.
- Enterprises should invest in research and development and apply advanced quality management methods.
- Stable and reliable power battery performance depends on process control and prevention.
- Failure analysis and reliability assessment can help the power battery industry reduce risks.
- Quality research should support the resilience and security of the power battery supply chain.
The meeting’s emphasis on quality research also has implications for supply chain security. A power battery supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link. If a critical material, component, or process is unreliable, the entire chain can be affected. Quality research can help identify vulnerabilities and develop solutions. It can support the qualification of alternative materials and suppliers. It can improve the consistency of components and reduce the risk of disruptions. In this sense, quality research is not only a technical activity but also a strategic investment in the resilience of the power battery industry.
The power battery industry also needs a skilled workforce to support quality research and advanced quality management. Engineers, technicians, and quality professionals must understand both the technical characteristics of power battery products and the principles of quality management. Cooperation among industry, research institutions, and training organizations can help build this capability. The meeting’s participants included experts in quality infrastructure research and enterprise representatives, reflecting the need for cross-sector dialogue on these issues.
5. A Full-Chain Ecosystem for Power Battery Quality
The meeting focused on how quality infrastructure can empower the power battery industry to strengthen its chain and move upward. It also emphasized full-chain coordination in building a new power battery ecosystem. These two themes are closely connected. Quality infrastructure provides the tools for measuring, testing, certifying, and improving power battery quality. Full-chain coordination provides the organizational framework for applying those tools across the entire power battery ecosystem. Without coordination, quality infrastructure may remain fragmented. Without quality infrastructure, coordination may lack a common technical basis.
A new power battery ecosystem should involve relevant government departments, research institutions, testing and certification organizations, enterprises, and other stakeholders. Each has a role to play. Government departments can support policy frameworks, standards development, and market supervision. Research institutions can provide scientific evidence and technical solutions. Testing and certification organizations can provide independent conformity assessment. Enterprises can implement quality management and innovate. When these roles are aligned, the power battery industry can achieve more consistent quality and stronger supply chain resilience.
The meeting brought together relevant government department representatives, power battery experts, quality infrastructure research experts, and enterprise representatives. This composition reflects the multi-dimensional nature of power battery quality. Quality is not created by one actor alone. It is created through interactions among design, manufacturing, supply, testing, regulation, and use. A full-chain ecosystem therefore requires communication and trust among participants. It also requires common standards and transparent data. These elements can help reduce fragmentation and improve the overall performance of the power battery industry.
- Full-chain coordination should connect materials, components, cells, systems, testing, certification, and services.
- Quality infrastructure should be accessible and useful across the power battery supply chain.
- Government, research institutions, enterprises, and conformity assessment bodies should cooperate.
- Common standards and transparent data can improve trust in the power battery ecosystem.
- A full-chain approach can strengthen the resilience and security of the power battery industry.
The concept of a power battery ecosystem also implies that quality should be considered from a lifecycle perspective. A power battery’s quality is shaped by its design, raw materials, manufacturing process, operating conditions, maintenance, and eventual retirement. If quality is managed only at the point of production, important risks may be overlooked. A lifecycle perspective can help enterprises and regulators understand how power battery products perform over time and how they can be used safely and efficiently. It can also support the development of services such as inspection, maintenance, and testing throughout the product life.
In building a new power battery ecosystem, the meeting’s discussions on quality infrastructure and full-chain coordination provide a practical direction. The power battery industry should continue to develop common technical language, shared testing methods, and reliable data. It should encourage collaboration among upstream and downstream enterprises. It should support the development of quality infrastructure that meets the needs of different stages of the power battery value chain. These efforts can help the industry move from isolated improvements to systemic quality upgrading.
6. Moving Beyond Involution-Style Competition in the Power Battery Market
The meeting discussed the need to break away from “involution-style” competition. In the power battery industry, involution-style competition can take the form of excessive price pressure, duplicated investment, or short-term competition that undermines long-term quality and innovation. Such competition can erode the resources needed for research and development, quality improvement, and supply chain resilience. It can also create uncertainty for enterprises and weaken confidence among buyers and investors. The meeting’s discussion therefore points to the need for a more sustainable model of competition in the power battery market.
Sustainable competition in the power battery industry should be based on quality, technology, service, and responsible supply chain management. Enterprises that invest in quality and innovation should be able to compete fairly. Standards and certification can help create a level playing field by providing transparent criteria for evaluating power battery products and processes. Quality infrastructure can help buyers distinguish between genuine quality and superficial claims. Fair competition can also encourage enterprises to focus on long-term capabilities rather than short-term market tactics.
The power battery industry is capital-intensive and technology-intensive. Decisions about investment, capacity, and technology require a long-term perspective. If competition becomes dominated by short-term price pressure, enterprises may be forced to reduce spending on quality and research. This can harm the entire power battery ecosystem. The meeting’s call to break away from involution-style competition should therefore be understood as a call to protect the conditions for innovation, quality, and resilience. It is not a call to reduce competition. It is a call to make competition healthier and more productive.
- Involution-style competition can undermine investment in power battery quality and innovation.
- Fair competition should reward quality, technology, service, and supply chain responsibility.
- Standards and certification can support transparent comparison of power battery products.
- A long-term perspective is essential for the capital-intensive power battery industry.
- Healthy competition can support a more sustainable power battery ecosystem.
Moving beyond involution-style competition also requires better information. When buyers and regulators have reliable information about power battery performance, safety, and conformity, they can make better decisions. Quality infrastructure can provide this information through testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation. It can reduce information asymmetry and help prevent a race to the bottom. At the same time, enterprises need to communicate their quality capabilities credibly. Participation in standards development and conformity assessment can help them demonstrate their commitment to quality.
The meeting’s discussion of involution-style competition is closely linked to its emphasis on quality strengthening chain. If the power battery industry is to compete on quality, it needs a quality infrastructure that is trusted and accessible. It needs standards that are technically sound and internationally compatible. It needs enterprises that invest in advanced quality management. It needs a policy environment that supports fair competition. These conditions together can help the power battery industry avoid the negative effects of involution-style competition and move toward higher-quality development.
7. Launch of the World Power Battery Quality Infrastructure Development Report (2026)
At the meeting, the compilation of the World Power Battery Quality Infrastructure Development Report (2026) was officially launched. The report is expected to provide a structured reference for understanding the development of quality infrastructure in the power battery field. Its launch reflects the growing recognition that quality infrastructure is a critical enabler of power battery industry development. By compiling knowledge and experience from different stakeholders, the report can support policy discussion, industry planning, and international cooperation.
The report’s focus on quality infrastructure is significant for the power battery industry. Quality infrastructure covers the technical and institutional arrangements that support quality, safety, and trust. In the power battery sector, these arrangements include metrology, standards, certification, accreditation, inspection, and testing. A report dedicated to this topic can help stakeholders understand how these elements interact and how they can be strengthened. It can also highlight the importance of international alignment and mutual recognition in the power battery market.
The launch of the report compilation also signals a commitment to knowledge sharing. The power battery industry is evolving rapidly, and no single organization can capture all aspects of its development. Collaboration among government departments, research institutions, enterprises, and quality infrastructure organizations is essential. A report that draws on diverse perspectives can help identify common challenges and practical solutions. It can also support capacity building and awareness raising among power battery industry participants.
- The report focuses on quality infrastructure development in the power battery field.
- It can support policy discussion, industry planning, and international cooperation.
- It reflects the importance of metrology, standards, certification, accreditation, inspection, and testing.
- It encourages knowledge sharing among power battery stakeholders.
- It can help the power battery industry strengthen its quality foundation.
The meeting was jointly organized by China Market Regulation News, the National Institute of Metrology, the Certification and Accreditation Technical Research Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation, and the China Quality Inspection and Testing Research Institute. The involvement of these organizations reflects the multidisciplinary nature of power battery quality infrastructure. Metrology, certification, inspection, testing, and market regulation all contribute to the quality ecosystem that supports the power battery industry. Their cooperation can help ensure that the report’s compilation benefits from a broad range of technical and policy expertise.
For the power battery industry, the report’s compilation is also an opportunity to identify gaps and priorities. Stakeholders can use the report to discuss where quality infrastructure needs further development, how standards can be improved, and how testing and certification can become more efficient. They can also explore how quality infrastructure can support innovation without creating unnecessary barriers. These discussions can help the power battery industry move toward a more coherent and forward-looking quality infrastructure system.
8. Implications for Global Power Battery Supply Chains and Trade
The discussions at the meeting have implications beyond any single market. The power battery industry is global in nature, with materials, components, equipment, and products moving across borders. Differences in standards, testing methods, and certification requirements can create friction in global power battery supply chains. They can increase costs, delay market entry, and create uncertainty for enterprises. The meeting’s emphasis on domestic and international standards alignment and mutual recognition is therefore directly relevant to global power battery trade.
Mutual recognition can help reduce duplication in testing and certification. If different markets recognize each other’s conformity assessment results, enterprises can avoid repeated testing and shorten time to market. This can lower costs and improve efficiency in the power battery supply chain. Mutual recognition can also help regulators share confidence in product conformity while maintaining appropriate oversight. For the power battery industry, greater compatibility across markets can support economies of scale and encourage investment in quality.
At the same time, standards alignment and mutual recognition require trust and technical credibility. They depend on robust metrology, reliable testing, and competent certification. They also require transparent rules and consistent implementation. The meeting’s focus on quality infrastructure is therefore closely connected to its international agenda. A strong quality infrastructure at home can support a stronger position in international standards development and mutual recognition discussions. It can also help the power battery industry respond to evolving market requirements.
- Global power battery supply chains benefit from compatible standards and testing methods.
- Mutual recognition can reduce duplication and improve efficiency in power battery trade.
- Robust metrology and testing are essential for credible mutual recognition.
- International standards engagement can strengthen the voice of the power battery industry.
- Quality infrastructure supports both domestic development and global market access.
The global power battery market also faces expectations for safety, reliability, and responsible production. These expectations are not identical in every market, but they share common foundations. Standards and quality infrastructure can help the power battery industry meet these expectations in a consistent way. They can support the development of testing methods for new technologies. They can help ensure that safety and performance claims are supported by evidence. They can also facilitate communication among regulators, enterprises, and consumers.
For enterprises in the power battery industry, international standards engagement is a strategic activity. It requires technical expertise, patience, and long-term commitment. Enterprises can contribute data, experience, and technical insights to standards development. They can participate in testing method validation and conformity assessment discussions. They can also learn from international best practices. These activities can help enterprises improve their own quality management and prepare for market requirements. They can also strengthen the collective voice of the power battery industry in international standards forums.
9. Industry Outlook: From Scale to Quality in the Power Battery Sector
The meeting’s discussions point to a broader shift in the power battery industry: from a focus on scale to a focus on quality, standards, and resilience. Scale remains important, but it is not sufficient. The power battery industry must be able to deliver products that are safe, reliable, and consistent. It must be able to innovate and improve performance. It must be able to manage supply chain risks. It must be able to compete fairly and sustainably. Quality strengthening chain provides a framework for addressing these requirements together.
In this outlook, quality is not a cost center. It is a source of competitiveness. High-quality power battery products can reduce warranty costs, improve customer satisfaction, and strengthen brand reputation. Quality management can improve efficiency and reduce waste. Standards can reduce transaction costs and build trust. Certification can open markets and support procurement decisions. Quality infrastructure can provide the evidence needed for innovation and market access. These benefits are relevant to enterprises of different sizes and positions in the power battery value chain.
The power battery industry also needs to think about quality in the context of rapid technological change. New materials, new cell designs, and new manufacturing processes can create new quality challenges. Standards and testing methods may need to be updated. Quality management systems may need to adapt. Regulators may need new tools to assess conformity. Research institutions may need to develop new measurement and testing capabilities. The meeting’s emphasis on quality research and standards leadership reflects these needs.
- The power battery industry should treat quality as a source of competitiveness.
- Scale should be accompanied by quality, standards, and supply chain resilience.
- Rapid technological change requires continuous improvement in quality infrastructure.
- Enterprises should invest in quality management and participate in standards development.
- A quality-led approach can support the long-term development of the power battery industry.
The outlook also suggests that collaboration will become more important. The power battery industry is too complex for any single organization to manage all quality issues alone. Enterprises depend on suppliers, testing organizations, certification bodies, research institutions, and regulators. They also depend on international standards and mutual recognition. Collaboration can help share knowledge, align expectations, and reduce duplication. It can help the power battery industry respond to challenges more effectively and build a more resilient ecosystem.
For policymakers, the meeting’s messages suggest that quality infrastructure should be treated as a strategic asset for the power battery industry. Investment in metrology, standards, testing, certification, and accreditation can support innovation, trade, and consumer protection. Policy frameworks should encourage enterprises to invest in quality and participate in standards development. They should also support fair competition and discourage practices that undermine long-term quality. These policy directions can help the power battery industry achieve sustainable growth.
10. Conclusion: A Quality-Led Power Battery Ecosystem
The 2026 World Power Battery Conference special meeting on “Quality Strengthening Chain Builds a New Ecosystem for the Power Battery Industry” delivered a clear message: the power battery industry must place quality at the center of its development strategy. The meeting called for deeper quality research, stronger standards leadership, full-chain coordination, and a move away from involution-style competition. It highlighted the role of quality infrastructure in supporting the power battery industry and launched the compilation of the World Power Battery Quality Infrastructure Development Report (2026). These initiatives reflect a shared commitment to building a more resilient, innovative, and trustworthy power battery ecosystem.
The power battery industry has already demonstrated its importance in the transition toward cleaner energy and electrified mobility. Its next stage of development will depend on its ability to deliver consistent quality, reliable performance, and strong supply chain coordination. Standards and quality infrastructure will play a central role in this process. They can help enterprises improve their products and processes. They can help regulators protect safety and market order. They can help buyers and consumers make informed decisions. They can help the power battery industry engage in international trade and cooperation.
The meeting’s emphasis on quality strengthening chain is both practical and forward-looking. It recognizes that quality is created through the combined efforts of many actors. It recognizes that standards and quality infrastructure are not static but must evolve with technology and market needs. It recognizes that fair competition and long-term investment are essential for sustainable development. For the power battery industry, these principles provide a useful guide for action. By strengthening quality, standards, and coordination, the power battery industry can build a new ecosystem that supports innovation, resilience, and trust.
As the global power battery landscape continues to adjust, the ability to compete on quality will become increasingly important. The power battery industry should continue to deepen quality research, promote standards alignment and mutual recognition, and strengthen full-chain cooperation. It should support the development of quality infrastructure that meets the needs of the entire power battery value chain. It should encourage enterprises to invest in advanced quality management and to participate in standards development. It should also promote fair competition and avoid practices that undermine long-term quality. These efforts can help the power battery industry move toward a more sustainable and high-quality future.
The meeting concluded with a shared understanding that quality is not an isolated technical issue but a foundation for the power battery industry’s future. The power battery ecosystem of the future will be built on reliable products, transparent standards, trusted certification, effective testing, and coordinated supply chains. It will require continuous improvement and collaboration among all stakeholders. The discussions in Yibin provided a direction for this work and reinforced the importance of quality strengthening chain in building a new power battery industry ecosystem.