SK On, a South Korean battery manufacturer, is seeking to raise $1.5 billion in funding

[Ministry of Science and Technology: China has become one of the countries with the fastest-rising innovation capacity] At the press conference on the "Launching the 15th Five-Year Plan" series held by the State Council Information Office today (the 29th), Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun introduced that over the past five years, China's scientific and technological innovation has reached a new level, solid strides have been made in building a strong science and technology nation, and strong support has been provided for high-quality development and improvements in people's livelihoods. Major original achievements such as Jiuzhang, Tianwen, and Chang'e have emerged at an accelerated pace, new breakthroughs have been made in chip research, open-source large models are leading globally, emerging industries such as NEVs and robotics are flourishing, and a number of scientific and technological achievements, including innovative drugs and new crop varieties, are benefiting the general public. According to the National Innovation Index Report 2025 by the Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development, China's comprehensive national innovation capability ranking stands at 9th globally. China is accelerating its transformation from a global participant and contributor in science and technology to a pioneer and leader, becoming one of the countries with the fastest-rising innovation capacity.

[SMM Lithium Battery Anode Raw Material Market Weekly Review: Artificial Graphite Price Center Moves Up, Natural Graphite Lingers at Low Levels] September 30 news, this week, the price center of artificial graphite anode shifted slightly upward, with cost support remaining firm.

[SMM Lithium Battery Anode Raw Material Market Weekly Review: Graphitisation Tolling Services Supply-Demand Tight Balance Persists, Prices Consolidate on a Strong Note] September 30: This week, the graphitisation tolling services market remained stable overall, with no significant fluctuations in quotations across furnace types.