A joint hearing held by the Michigan House Oversight Subcommittee on June 11th at 10:30 a.m. ET is shedding light on significant national security concerns surrounding the Marshall Megasite project and the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The Megasite, a taxpayer-funded initiative through the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund, is slated to house Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park in partnership with CATL, a Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturer. This collaboration has sparked considerable debate due to the well-documented close ties between Chinese corporations and the CCP.

The hearing will feature key testimony from prominent figures including former Ambassador to Fiji, Joe Cella, and representatives from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Ambassador Cella is expected to address the national security implications inherent in the project, while the MEDC will likely present economic data and discuss broader economic development strategies.

The focus on the potential CCP influence highlights the delicate balance between economic development and national security, underscoring the importance of careful consideration of foreign investment in critical infrastructure projects.