China Sets 2030 Goal for Solid-State Battery Commercialization

China's MIIT announced a plan to cut costs, boost performance, and begin commercial production of solid-state batteries by 2030, aiming to extend its dominance from lithium-ion to next-generation batteries. The plan signals a strategic push in a critical technology window, but specific funding and policy details remain unclear. This could accelerate global competition in battery technology and affect supply chains for EVs and energy storage.