[SMM Lithium Battery Anode Raw Material Market Weekly Review: Anode Raw Material Coke Market Ran Steadily, Cost Support Stabilized] May 14: This week, China's needle coke and low-sulphur petroleum coke markets operated steadily overall, with futures prices holding stable.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on May 11 that the 8th Mobility Innovation Committee approved 16 agenda items, including demonstrations for an “EV battery subscription service” and “vehicle operation in Gwangju’s autonomous driving demonstration city.” South Korean consumers will be able to purchase only the vehicle body of an electric vehicle and lease the expensive battery separately. In addition, 200 autonomous vehicles to be deployed in Gwangju’s autonomous driving demonstration city will be eligible to apply for temporary operation permits without undergoing the self-certification process.

According to the government on May 10, KOTRA will hold the Korea-China Secondary Battery Export Consultation and Online Business Meeting in Shenzhen, China, from May 13 to June 19. The event is linked to the China International Battery Fair (CIBF 2026), which will be held in Shenzhen.