CATL lawsuit threatens Hithium IPO
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest battery manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit accusing fast-growing rival Hithium of unfair competition – a move that could jeopardize Hithium’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. July 8, 2025 Vincent Shaw Image: Daniel_B_photos, Pixabay From ESS News CATL initiated legal proceedings on June 25 at the Intermediate People’s Court of Ningde in China’s Fujian province, targeting Hithium and fi...