Michigan Rescinds Support for Chinese Battery Plant; Company Sues Amid Local and National Security Concerns
• Newly elected officials in Michigan rescind approval for water line needed by Chinese company Gotion Inc. to build battery plant, company sues in response • Locals voted out township officials in Nov. 2022 who previously backed Gotion's plans, citing opposition to China/CCP ties • Gotion Inc. set to benefit from $175M state subsidies and $540M tax breaks for plant • Parent company Gotion High-Tech has concerning links - 923 CCP members, talent recruitment in California, military joint ventures • Plant has become contentious local issue given national security concerns around China/CCP involvement