[noosphr]

China couldn't get a local ICE industry running no matter how many times it tried in the 70s, 80s and 90s. So they made a bet on the next technology.

They not only didn't have a local industry, they knew they couldn't make one and adjusted government policy.

[pjc50]

They do actually make ICE cars and hybrids as well, it's not just electrics.

[hangonhn]

They do but they were not on par with foreign competitors.