HONG KONG -- Leading Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has become the top recipient of state subsidies among all mainland listed companies, highlighting a sharper strategic focus just as such government support draws scrutiny in the West.
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Battery maker CATL's booth at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in April 2024. The manufacturer was the top recipient of state subsidies among listed mainland companies last year. © Reuters
HONG KONG -- Leading Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has become the top recipient of state subsidies among all mainland listed companies, highlighting a sharper strategic focus just as such government support draws scrutiny in the West.