"Chinese Firm Sues Michigan Town Over EV Battery Project Opposition"

Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of a Chinese energy firm, is suing a small Michigan town over opposition to its electric vehicle battery project, which has sparked local uproar due to the company's ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The town's officials have rescinded permits and a development agreement, prompting Gotion to file a breach-of-contract complaint and seek a preliminary injunction. The project, backed by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has faced criticism over national security concerns and environmental impact, with former U.S. ambassadors and CIA directors raising alarms.