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Pledged Deposits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

3.	Pledged deposits

Pledged deposits as of December 31, 2019 and 2020 consisted of the following:

	December 31,		December 31,
	2019		2020
Pledged deposits with banks for:
Bills payable	$	4,021,255	$	8,791,499
Others*		1,499,736		198,249
	$	5,520,991	$	8,989,748

On July 7, 2016, Shenzhen Huijie Purification System Engineering Co., Ltd ("Shenzhen Huijie"), one of the Company's contractors, filed a lawsuit against CBAK Power in the Peoples' Court of Zhuanghe City, Dalian for the failure to pay pursuant to the terms of the contract and for entrusting part of the project to a third party without their prior consent. The plaintiff sought a total amount of $1,210,799 (RMB8,430,792), including construction costs of $0.9 million (RMB6.1 million), interest of $29,812 (RMB0.2 million) and compensation of $0.3 million (RMB1.9 million), which were already accrued for as of September 30, 2016. On September 7, 2016, upon the request of Shenzhen Huijie, the Court froze CBAK Power's bank deposits totaling $1,210,799 (RMB8,430,792) for a period of one year. On September 1, 2017, upon the request of Shenzhen Huijie, the Court froze the bank deposits for another one year until August 31, 2018. The Court further froze the bank deposits for another one year until August 27, 2019 upon the request of Shenzhen Huijie on August 27, 2018. On August 27, 2019, the Court again froze the bank deposits for another one year until August 27, 2020, upon the request of Shenzhen Huijie. On June 28, 2020, the Court of Dalian entered the final judgement and the frozen bank deposit was released in July 2020.

On July 25, 2019, CBAK Power received notice from Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration that Shenzhen Xinjiatuo Automobile Technology Co., Ltd filed arbitration against the Company for the failure to pay pursuant to the terms of the contract. The plaintiff sought a total amount of $0.16 million (RMB1,112,269), including equipment cost of $0.14 million (RMB976,000) and interest of $0.02 million (RMB136,269). On August 9, 2019, upon the request of Shenzhen Xinjiatuo Automobile Technology Co., Ltd, Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration froze CBAK Power's bank deposits totaling $0.16 million (RMB1,117,269) for a period of one year to August 2020. In early July 2020, Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration made arbitration award dismissing the plaintiff's claim and CBAK Power's counterclaim and the bank deposit was released in early August 2020.

In early September of 2019, several employees of CBAK Suzhou filed arbitration with Suzhou Industrial Park Labor Disputes Arbitration Commission against CBAK Suzhou for failure to pay their salaries in time. The employees seek for a payment including salaries of $97,779 (RMB638,359) and compensation of $83,173 (RMB543,000), totaling $0.17 million (RMB1,181,359). In addition, upon the request of the employees for property preservation, bank deposit of $0.17 million (RMB1,181,359) was frozen by the court of Suzhou for a period of one year. On September 5, 2019, CBAK Suzhou and the employees reached an agreement that CBAK Suzhou will pay these salaries and compensation. In February 2020, the Company had made full payment. As of December 31, 2019, $6 (RMB43) was frozen by bank and bank deposit was released in October 2020.

In November 2019, CBAK Suzhou received notice from Court of Suzhou city that Suzhou Industrial Park Security Service Co., Ltd ("Suzhou Security") filed a lawsuit against CBAK Suzhou for the failure to pay pursuant to the terms of the sales contract. Suzhou Security sought a total amount of $21,400 (RMB139,713), including services expenses amount of $21,277 (RMB138,908) and interest of $123 (RMB805). Upon the request of Suzhou Security for property preservation, the Court of Suzhou froze CBAK Suzhou's bank deposits totaling $0.02 million (RMB150,000) for a period of one year. As of December 31, 2020, $5,062 (RMB33,048) was frozen by bank and the Company had accrued the service cost of $21,277 (RMB138,908).

In December 2019, CBAK Power received notice from Court of Zhuanghe that Dalian Construction Electrical Installation Engineering Co., Ltd. ("Dalian Construction") filed a lawsuit against CBAK Power for the failure to pay pursuant to the terms of the construction contract. Dalian Construction sought a total amount of $101,780 (RMB691,086) and interest $1,905 (RMB12,934). As of December 31, 2019, the Company has accrued the construction cost of $101,780 (RMB691,086). Upon the request of Dalian Construction for property preservation, the Court of Zhuanghe ordered to freeze CBAK Power's bank deposits totaling $103,685 (RMB704,020) for a period of one year to December 2020. As of December 31, 2019, $97,384 (RMB661,240) was frozen by bank. In January 2020, CBAK Power and Dalian Construction have come to a settlement, and the bank deposit was then released. CBAK Power has settled the construction cost and related interests as of December 31, 2020.

On March 20, 2020, CBAK Power received notice from Court of Nanpi County, Hebei Province that Cangzhou Huibang Engineering Manufacturing Co., Ltd ("Cangzhou Huibang") filed a lawsuit against CBAK Power for the failure to pay pursuant to the terms of the purchase contract. Cangzhou Huibang sought a total amount of $0.31 million (RMB2,029,594), including materials purchase cost of $0.3 million (RMB1,932,947), and interest of $14,804 (RMB96,647). As of December 31, 2020, the Company has accrued materials purchase cost of $0.3 million (RMB1,932,947). Upon the request of Cangzhou Huibang for property preservation, the Court of Nanpi ordered to freeze CBAK Power's bank deposits totaling $0.4 million (RMB2,650,000) for a period of two year to March 2, 2022. As of December 31, 2020, $18,518 (RMB120,898) was frozen by bank.

In February 2020, CBAK Power received notice from Court of Zhuanghe that Dongguan Shanshan Battery Material Co., Ltd ("Dongguan Shanshan") filed lawsuit against CBAK Power for the failure to pay pursuant to the terms of the purchase contract. Dongguan Shanshan sought a total amount of $0.7 million (RMB4,434,209). Upon the request of Dongguan Shanshan for property preservation, the Court of Zhuanghe ordered to freeze CBAK Power's bank deposits totaling $0.7 million (RMB4,434,209) for a period of one year to December 17, 2020. In July 2020, CBAK Power and Dongguan Shanshan have come to a settlement amount of $0.6 million (RMB3,635,192) and the bank deposit was then released. In October 2020, CBAK Power fail to pay according to the settlement, Dongguan Shanshan sought a total amount of $0.6 million (RMB3,635,192). Upon the request of Dongguan Shanshan for property preservation, the Court of Zhuanghe ordered to freeze CBAK Power's bank deposits totaling $0.6 million (RMB3,365,192) for a period of one year to October 21, 2021. As of December 31, 2020, $55,230 (RMB360,576) was frozen by bank and the Company has accrued the material purchase cost of $516,865 (RMB3,374,403). Upto the date of this report, CBAK Power paid $336,979 (RMB2,20,00) to Dongguan Shanshan and the frozen bank deposits were released in March 2021.

In June 2020, CBAK Power received notice from Court of Dalian Economic and Technology Development Zone that Nanjing Jinlong Chemical Co., Ltd. ("Nanjing Jinlong") filed a lawsuit against CBAK Power for the failure to pay pursuant to the terms of the purchase contract. Nanjing Jinlong sought a total amount of $125,908 (RMB822,000). Upon the request of Nanjing Jinlong for property preservation, the Court of Dalian Economic and Technology Development Zone ordered to freeze CBAK Power's bank deposits totaling $125,908 (RMB822,000) for a period of one year. As of December 31, 2020, $16 (RMB107) was frozen by bank and the Company had accrued the material purchase cost of $125,908 (RMB822,000).

In June 2020, CBAK Power received notice from Court of Dalian Economic and Technology Development Zone that Xi'an Anpu New Energy Technology Co. LTD ("Xi'an Anpu") filed a lawsuit against CBAK Power for the failure to pay pursuant to the terms of the equipment purchase contract. Xi'an Anpu sought a total amount of $129,270 (RMB843,954), including $117,636 (RMB768,000) for equipment cost and $11,634 (RMB75,954) for liquidated damages. Upon the request of Xi'an Anpu for property preservation, the Court of Dalian Economic and Technology Development Zone ordered to freeze CBAK Power's bank deposits $0.1 million (RMB843,954) for a period to May 11, 2021. As of December 31, 2020, $98,284 (RMB641,656) was frozen by bank and CBAK Power had accrued the equipment purchase cost of $117,636 (RMB768,000). The property preservation was released on February 25, 2021 upon CBAK Power settlement.

In May 2020, CBAK Power received notice from Court of Wuqing District, Tianjin that Tianjin Changyuan Electric Material Co., Ltd ("Tianjin Changyuan") filed lawsuit against CBAK Power for failure to pay pursuant to the terms of the purchase contract. The plaintiff sought a total amount of $13,040 (RMB85,136), including material cost of $12,166 (RMB79,429) and interest of $874 (RMB5,707). In July, 2020, upon the request of the plaintiff for property preservation, the Court of Wuqing District, Tianjin ordered to freeze CBAK Power's bank deposits totaling $13,041 (RMB85,136) for a period of one year. As of December 31, 2020, $13,041 (RMB85,136) was frozen by bank and the Company had accrued the material purchase cost and interest of $13,041 (RMB85,136).

In October 2020, CBAK Power received a notice from Court of Dalian Economic and Technology Development Zone that Jiuzhao New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. ("Jiuzhao") filed a lawsuit against CBAK Power for failure to pay pursuant to the terms of certain purchase contract. Jiuzhao sought a total amount of $0.9 million (RMB6.0 million), including material cost of $0.9 million (RMB5,870,267) and interest of $19,871 (RMB129,732). Upon the request of the plaintiff for property preservation, the Court of Dalian Economic and Technology Development Zone, Jiuzhao ordered to freeze CBAK Power's bank deposits totaling $0.9 million (RMB6.0 million) for a period to September 17, 2021. As of December 31, 2020, $5,874 (RMB38,346) was frozen by bank and the Company had accrued the material purchase cost of $0.9 million (RMB5,870,267).

In October 2019, CBAK Power received notice from Court of Changshou District, Chongqing that Chongqing Zhongrun Chemistry Co., Ltd ("Chongqing Zhongrun") filed arbitration claims against the Company for failure to pay pursuant to the terms of the contract. The plaintiff sought a total amount of $0.4 million (RMB2,484,948), including material cost of $0.4 million (RMB2,397,660) and interest of $13,370 (RMB87,288). On October 31, 2019, CBAK Power and Chongqing Zhongrun reached an agreement that CBAK Power would pay the material cost by the end of December 31, 2019. In 2020, CBAK Power had paid $198,144 (RMB1,293,600). In August 2020, upon the request of Chongqing Zhongrun for property preservation, the Court of Changshou District ordered to freeze CBAK Power's bank deposits totaling $0.2 million (RMB1,249,836) for a period of one year to August 2021. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has accrued the remaining material purchase cost of $0.2 million (RMB1,104,007) and $2,224 (RMB14,521) was frozen by bank. The property preservation was released in March, 2021 upon CBAK Power settlement.