To protect their local EV industry, no doubt, which they apparently want to protect because: "China is encouraging and supporting the development of alternative

To protect their local EV industry, no doubt, which they apparently want to protect because: "China is encouraging and supporting the development of alternative energy options, especially in terms of electric-vehicle development, because they anticipate the rise of new fuel technologies and greater fuel efficiency will give them greater energy independence." [1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_vehicle_industry_in_China https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_vehicle_industry_in_C...