Rural Michigan communities revolt over plans to build Chinese-owned factories nearby: 'It's disgusting' - Fox News

Communities in rural Michigan are revolting against a decision to allow a Chinese-owned firm to build a battery plant in the area, according to footage of a recent Green Charter Township board meeting obtained by conservative outlet The Midwesterner.

"I stand with the residents fighting back against having a 700-acre Chinese battery plant in their backyard that could easily double as a base for spying on Americans.

Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon speaks to supporters and volunteers at the Lenawee County GOP office Nov. 7, 2022, in Adrian, Mich.(Sarah Rice/Getty Images)

Michigan lawmakers also approved $585 million in funding from the state to go toward the building of the plant, along with two others, that would produce electric vehicle batteries.

Last month, Gotion put the planned construction in Big Rapids on hold after the town board unanimously voted days earlier to request a federal review for any potential national security risks associated with having a Chinese-owned company in the area, according to a report by The Detroit News.

Community members gather at a Green Charter Township board meeting March 14, 2023, to express anger over plans a Chinese-owned company has to construct a battery plant.