For decades, the People’s Republic of China has lavished domestic companies with public money to fulfill the long-term economic objectives established by the government. Among the current priorities is the development of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), a sector that is fast expanding as nations transition towards climate neutrality. The European Union has historically enjoyed a strong position in the car-making industry, with member states like Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland ranked among the top 20 largest exporters in the world. In Germany, the automo…