The Chinese government wants to establish a local supply chain for electric vehicles with the help of political support. This was reported by Nikkei Asia, citing statements made at the annual China EV100 Forum in Beijing. Zheng Shanjie, director of the National Development and Reform Commission, which oversees economic policy, said at the event that China was planning to upgrade the supply chains for semiconductors and other automotive components. Gou Ping, Vice President of SASAC, the commission responsible for the central government’s state-owned enterprises, announced plans to increase development capacity at the three car manufacturers directly under Beijing’s control: VW partner China FAW Group in Changchun, Dongfeng Motor in Wuhan and Chongqing Changan Automobile.