Lithium mining concept is hot, automotive sector rises in midday trading.

On December 26, the lithium mine index led the gain in the early trading session, with stocks such as Tianhua New Energy, Yongxing Materials, Dazhong Mining, Guocheng Mining, and Jinyuan shares all seeing gains of over 5% in the early trading session. On the news front, on December 26, the price of lithium carbonate futures broke through 13,000 yuan/ton in mid-trading session, reaching a new high for the year. Some analysts pointed out that the cancellation of Yichun mining rights and the delay in the resumption of production of lithium mines by Ningde Times will tighten supply, and although there may be short-term pressure for a pullback, the supply and demand situation in 2026 will support a medium-term upward trend in prices. The automotive sector saw a noticeable rally in mid-trading session, with stocks such as Great Wall Motors, Jinlong Motors, and Haima Motors all showing significant gains. BYD saw an increase of over 6%, with its stock price returning to over 100 yuan, reaching a high of 101.45 yuan per share, hitting a new high in over a month.