You don't need to make the case that China is the world's cheap manufacturer, AT THE MOMENT.
Thailand and Vietnam are the destination of manufacturers who have had a gutful of the CCP but still need low hourly wage costs. The U.S. and Mexico will be the destination for those industries where robots have displaced hands and the price of oil means you want to reduce transport costs.
Sorry but your beloved dragon has passed it's zenith.
And another thing: Shipping EVs is a problem with no simple answer.
