Michigan Voters Overturn Officials Backing Chinese-Owned EV Battery Plant
In a recall election in Green Township, Michigan, voters removed five local officials who supported a Chinese company's plan to build a factory for electric vehicle batteries. The officials, who were defeated by challengers with no party affiliation, had voted in favor of the project, which could bring thousands of jobs but has faced criticism over potential environmental impacts and concerns about national security. The factory, valued at over $2 billion, has the support of state officials, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, but opponents argue that Chinese companies serve the Chinese government.