China’s Battery Supply Chain Dominance and Europe’s Strategic Vulnerabilities – Sovereign Security & Financial Forensics 2026

Abstract The global battery ecosystem, encompassing lithium-ion technologies and associated supply chains, has evolved into a pivotal arena of geopolitical competition, where The People’s Republic of China exerts overwhelming dominance, commanding over 80% of worldwide cell production capacity as of January 2026. This hegemony extends beyond mere manufacturing volumes—reaching 769.7 GWh in electric vehicle batteries … Leggi tutto China’s Battery Supply Chain Dominance and Europe’s Strategic Vulnerabilities – Sovereign Security & Financial Forensics 2026