Jun 06, 2023 08:50 PM

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In Depth: U.S. Tensions Could Sap Chinese EV-Battery Makers’ Global Ambitions

By An Limin, Chen Lixiong and Mo Yelin

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Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) president Robin Zeng Yuqun was one of a handful of heavy hitters Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk met when he visited China last week for a whirlwind two-day tour.

No details were given of Musk’s discussion with the Chinese battery magnate, but the meeting underscored the importance of the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery-maker — and key Tesla supplier — to the burgeoning global industry.

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