Duke Energy, a North Carolina–based utility company, was involved in using battery products supplied by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) for marine base electricity storage. Concerns around national security were raised, which led to dropping CATL as a supplier. This action reflects the increasing scrutiny and apprehension about the involvement of Chinese state-supported companies in critical supply chains within the United States, potentially creating dependencies that could impact national security and economic stability. The situation echoes a broader tension between reliance on foreign technology and the push for domestic alternatives in strategic sectors.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/us-government-says-relying-on-chinese-lithium-batteries-is-too-risky/
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"explanation": "Attack threatening the economy of geographical region"