Nasdaq-listed technology company Robo.ai Inc. officially announced on September 15 that it will cooperate with Dubai Industrial City to build the "Robo.ai Industrial City" intelligent manufacturing industrial park. The project focuses on capacity layout in cutting-edge fields such as high-end intelligent vehicles and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), aiming to provide large-scale production support for its eVTOL joint venture RoVTOL and future emerging technology projects.

Enjie Co., Ltd.On September 16th, during an institutional survey, it was stated that the capacity expansion in the separator industry has significantly slowed down, and the oversupply situation is expected to gradually ease as demand continues to grow, with a potential for supply and demand to reach balance in the future. The company currently has ample orders on hand and a high capacity utilization rate. Meanwhile, the company’s downstream customer demand and orders have shown steady growth recently. With robust demand in the downstream energy storage sector, the company’s shipment volume is expected to further increase in 2025.

Niche Polymer has acquired four U.S. resin powder plants from LyondellBasell Industries, with the purchase amount undisclosed. The company has established a new business unit, Specialty Powders LLC, to manage its expanded powder manufacturing operations.

According to the news agency, on September 13, some investors...Taihe TechnologyWhat business does the company have in robotics? Which specific clients are included? In response, Tahe Technology stated on the investor interaction platform on September 17,Taihe TechnologyThe polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyarylethernitrile (PEN), and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) products can be applied to robotics-related products. The pilot production of the polyether ether ketone (PEEK) project has been completed, while the polyarylethernitrile (PEN) and polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) projects are currently in the pilot production stage and have not yet been scaled up for mass production. Specific customer information is not disclosed.

On September 16, Counterpoint Research released its Q2 2025 report on the European smartphone market: after a sluggish first quarter, the market rebounded, with shipments up 4% year-on-year. Despite economic and geopolitical challenges compounded by pressure from new EU ecological regulations, manufacturers’ innovative products and promotional strategies effectively offset downside risks. In terms of brand competition, The biggest highlight is the year-on-year shipment surge of 42%, leading the TOP 5 manufacturers in growth and entering the top four in Europe. This growth is attributed to its foldable product lineup and technological innovation, with the Magic V series laying the foundation. The new Magic V5 is a hot seller thanks to its slim design and on-device AI features.

According to the news agency, on September 16, some investors...Changhong Hi-TechHow is the progress of the company's key project construction? How is the release of the new production capacity? In this regard,Changhong Hi-TechOn September 16, in response to inquiries on the investor interaction platform, the company stated that several key projects made substantial progress in the first half of the year: the second phase of the "250,000 tons/year Solution Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Capacity Expansion Project" and the TPE black masterbatch technical transformation project have been completed and put into production, and the newly added capacity is being released in an orderly manner.Changhong BiotechThe capacity expansion and quality improvement technical renovation project has been completed on schedule, with simultaneous enhancement of product capacity and quality; Guangdong The first phase of the acrylic acid industrial park project is progressing as planned, with infrastructure and main construction being carried out simultaneously. The smooth progress and capacity release of these projects will provide strong support for the company's growth in the second half of the year and in the future.

The 2026 Voyah Dreamer was officially launched recently, with a price range of 329,900 to 439,900 RMB. It is the only new energy MPV simultaneously equipped with 800V architecture, 5C ultra-fast charging, a 62.5 kWh large battery, Huawei ADS 4, HarmonyOS Cockpit 5, and intelligent rear-wheel steering. As the world's first 800V intelligent hybrid MPV, the 2026 Voyah Dreamer features a 62.5 kWh large battery, delivering the longest pure electric range of 350 km among hybrid MPVs. Its unique 5C ultra-fast charging technology enables charging from 20% to 80% in just 12 minutes, making it the fastest-charging hybrid MPV globally.

According to Tianyancha, Nanjing Weilai Energy Co., Ltd. recently underwent a business change, with its registered capital increasing from 20 million RMB to 250 million RMB, a rise of 1150%. The company was established in July 2017, with Wu Yan as the legal representative. Its business scope includes the planning, design, research and development, construction, sales, and operation of intelligent systems for electric vehicles; the construction and operation management services for new energy vehicle charging and swapping facilities; the sales, operation, installation, and related technology research and development of charging and swapping facilities, energy storage equipment, charging pile equipment and components; and automobile sales. Shareholder information shows that the company is wholly owned by Wuhan Weilai Energy Co., Ltd.

On September 16, according to Changan Automobile, on September 12, China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd. and China Guoxin Holdings Co., Ltd. signed a strategic cooperation agreement. Zhu Huarong, Party Secretary and Chairman of China Changan Automobile, expressed hope that both parties will continue to deepen collaborative cooperation in areas such as investment and financing and business model cultivation, jointly promoting the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. Xu Siwei, Party Secretary and Chairman of China Guoxin, stated that he hopes both parties will take this strategic signing as an opportunity to further deepen their cooperative relationship, expand the scope of cooperation, and jointly promote the high-quality development of China's automobile industry.

On September 16th, Cui Dongshu, the secretary-general of the Passenger Car Association, stated that at the end of August 2025, the national passenger car industry's inventory stood at 3.16 million units, a decrease of 130,000 units from the previous month. In April, the industry's inventory reached 3.5 million units, setting a new high for nearly two years. The retail car market was driven by trade-ins, but manufacturers were relatively cautious in production. From May to August, car companies were more rational in controlling production and reducing the inventory pressure on dealers, resulting in a continuous destocking from May to August. In August, the overall inventory of the passenger car industry decreased to 3.16 million units, which was a relatively small decline. Among them, the proportion of factory inventory was 23.9%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, and the main decline in industry inventory was due to channel inventory, with dealer pressure being alleviated.

On September 16, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Stellantis will recall 53,849 vehicles in the United States due to potential fuel pump defects. The recall involves certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 2018-2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio models. According to NHTSA, the fuel pumps in these vehicles may contain components that are susceptible to high temperatures, which could result in reduced fuel supply and sudden stalling, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

According to the news agency report, on September 15, an investor**Great SoutheastMay I ask if your company's capacitor film can be used in batteries? In this regard, Great SoutheastOn September 17, it was stated on the investor interaction platform that the company's capacitor film is used for capacitors and cannot be used for batteries.

Recently, Jinneng Chemical (Qingdao) Co., Ltd. and Wayto New Materials Co., Ltd. announced a significant strategic partnership, successfully signing the first order of 1,000 tons of high-performance polypropylene product EP548R. This cooperation stems from thorough preliminary technical exchanges, sample testing, pilot trials, and production commissioning by both teams. It marks a breakthrough for Jinneng Chemical in product commercialization and collaboration with high-end clients.

The research report from CICC states that China's ethylene is currently in an expansion cycle, while overseas capacity is facing pressure for accelerated exit. According to the global capacity launch plan, it is anticipated that a turning point for ethylene may arrive after 2027. If domestic and international policies can strictly control the total amount of new ethylene capacity, manage the deployment structure of various production routes, and restructure outdated capacities, the industry's turning point might arrive sooner.

On September 16, XPeng AeroHT responded to the incident at the Changchun Airshow, stating that this afternoon, after the rehearsal at the Changchun Airshow, two aircraft from Guangdong AeroHT, which were participating in a dual formation flight exercise, made contact due to insufficient distance between them. One aircraft landed normally, while the other suffered fuselage damage and caught fire upon landing. All personnel at the scene were safe, and relevant authorities have completed on-site handling in an orderly manner. The specific cause is under further investigation. It is understood that at the Changchun Airshow, two XPeng AeroHT eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft) collided and crashed.

On September 15, the European Commission issued an announcement stating that, in response to applications submitted on August 8, 2025, by EU companies Freudenberg Performance Materials and Johns Manville, it has launched an anti-dumping investigation into PET spunbond nonwovens originating from China. The products involved are classified under EU CN (Combined Nomenclature) codes (ex)5603 13 90, 5603 14 20, and (ex)5603 14 80 (TARIC codes 5603 13 90 70 and 5603 14 80 70). The dumping investigation period is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and the injury investigation period is from January 1, 2022, to the end of the dumping investigation period. A preliminary ruling in this case is expected to be made within seven months, and no later than eight months.

  On September 16, it was reported that OPEC+ representatives will hold a meeting in Vienna this week to conduct preliminary discussions on updating the procedure for estimating member countries' production capacity. Sources said the meeting is scheduled for September 18-19. The representatives hope to reach an agreement on the mechanism for assessing the maximum sustainable crude oil production capacity of each member country. The OPEC+ Secretariat aims to submit a feasible plan to the OPEC+ ministers by the end of the year. This alliance of 22 oil-producing countries plans to use production capacity estimates to determine new production baselines and calculate production targets for 2027. OPEC+ originally planned to implement the new production baseline in 2025, but due to internal disagreements, the implementation was postponed first to 2026 and then further delayed to 2027.

The results of the China Quality Award selection were officially announced on September 16th.Wanhua ChemicalWith its quality management model centered on "customer orientation and driven by independent innovation plus digital intelligence empowerment," Wanhua Chemical stood out among 651 outstanding enterprises to win the highest honor in China's quality field—the China Quality Award. Wanhua Chemical is the only enterprise in Shandong Province to receive this honor this year. Chairman Liao Zhengtai attended the award ceremony on behalf of the company.

According to a report from Rudong, the "Ultra-Strong Fiber"—Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fiber developed and produced by Jiuzhou Interstellar Technology Co., Ltd., has yielded approximately 20,000 tons since the beginning of this year in two major factories in the Rudong Coastal Industrial Zone. Among them, the new 20,000-ton expansion project has been implemented effectively in the Yangkou Port Economic Development Zone, with 32 production lines successfully put into operation and 16 factory buildings completed and put to use, successfully releasing 12,000 tons of core production capacity and injecting strong momentum into market supply.

On September 15, the European Commission announced that it has launched an anti-dumping investigation on PET spunbond non-woven fabrics originating from China, following an application submitted by EU companies Freudenberg Performance Materials and Johns Manville on August 8, 2025. The EU CN (Combined Nomenclature) codes for the products involved are (ex)5603 13 90, 5603 14 20, and (ex)5603 14 80 (TARIC codes are 5603 13 90 70 and 5603 14 80 70). The dumping investigation period for this case is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and the injury investigation period is from January 1, 2022, to the end of the dumping investigation period. The preliminary ruling for this case is expected to be made within 7 months, and no later than 8 months.