South Korean media: China's battery technology has once again amazed the world, while South Korea has no innovation to speak of! On May 12th, the South Korean media "Digital Times" published an article stating that China's battery technology has once again amazed the world. Recently, China's Contemporary Amperex Technology Company (CATL) released a groundbreaking electric vehicle battery. The second-generation "Shenhang" battery has a maximum range of 800 kilometers, and with just 5 minutes of charging, it can travel 520 kilometers. It is claimed that even in cold weather, it can charge up to 80% in just 15 minutes. This is a technology that will truly change the landscape of the electric vehicle industry. This charging speed surpasses its competitor BYD. Last month, BYD launched a fast-charging system, which allows 470 kilometers of travel after 5 minutes of charging. CATL also released a new sodium-ion battery called "Naxtra," whose performance is similar to that of lithium iron phosphate batteries. While China's "innovation" is thriving, South Korea remains stagnant. South Korea once took pride in having the best battery technology in the world, but at some point, it quietly disappeared from the global stage. Until a few years ago, South Korea was considered a global leader in electric vehicle battery technology. However, today, China has taken the lead in technology, and Japan is quietly preparing a counterattack by continuing to research efficient batteries. South Korea is just making empty promises and has no breakthrough innovations like CATL. South Korea is no longer a leader in the field of technology but has become an observer watching innovation from afar. It's time to face reality. By turning the "5-minute charging" innovation into reality, China has actually taken control of the global battery market. However, South Korea doesn't even have any innovation worth boasting about. The South Korean government and industry must wake up. The South Korean government should move away from empty talk about "future technologies." Companies should not be satisfied with merely protecting their existing market share. They must possess global competitiveness through bold investments in research and development, comprehensive restructuring of industry-academia cooperation systems, and talent cultivation. The competition for technological hegemony has already begun, and time is no longer on South Korea's side. When hesitating, the market passes and opportunities are lost. South Korea must commit itself to "true innovation" starting now. Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1831917819076608/ Disclaimer: The article solely represents the author's personal views.