Toward Decline
The real danger from China’s battery threat isn’t an explosion - The Australian
Why it matters
Battery supply-chain dominance by China represents a critical gap in Australia's industrial base and strategic decoupling efforts, particularly as electrification of transport and grid storage becomes essential to defence and civil resilience. This vulnerability extends beyond consumer electronics into military logistics, grid stability, and renewable-energy integration—all core pillars of Australian preparedness.
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