China vows to help its EV champions succeed overseas despite threats of sanctions

Editor's Note: Sign up for CNN's Meanwhile in China newsletter, which explores what you need to know about the country's rise and how it impacts the world. Hong Kong CNN — China is promising to help its electric vehicle (EV) makers cope with international trade restrictions and build overseas supply chains, as part of a major global expansion effort for the industry. The pledge comes as China's booming EV exports face increasing protectionist pushback in some regions, including Europe and the United States. On Wednesday, China's Commerce Ministry posted a document signed late last year by nine government agencies, including…