Most people see electric vehicles as a story about climate change, consumer choice and the future of transport. Beijing sees something bigger. China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has enabled the country to dominate a global commercial auto market. But its growing importance extends beyond exports and industrial competitiveness. As EVs become intertwined with batteries, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and advanced manufacturing, they are also becoming part of the technological foundations that underpin national power. China’s EV success is undeniably creating capabilities that fit neatly into Beijing’s strategy of civil-military fusion, ensuring that advances in the civilian economy contribute to national…
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