China's lithium prices showed weakness in the reporting period (November 29 - December 5), with pressure primarily stemming from the expectations of Jianxiawo resuming the operation in early December, as well as signs of slowing destocking entering December. On the spot market, the spot transactions were relatively active, and the price cut has encouraged the players to close their back-pricing orders placed earlier. In addition, though December LFP production scheduling will likely edge down from that in November, the cathode plants' in-plant stocks were at a relatively low level, suggesting sustained stockpiling demand.