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CX Daily: CATL’s Growing Clout Has Automakers Hedging Their Bets

Published: May. 27, 2026 9:00 a.m. GMT+8

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At an auto show in Beijing in April, one of the most notable sights was Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) (300750.SZ -0.09%) founder Robin Zeng Yuqun making the rounds.

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