The first sentence begins with some obligatory cope:

In the race to dominate the next generation of electric vehicle (EV) technology, China has emerged as a formidable contender with breakthrough developments in solid-state batteries.

The rest of the article goes into extensive detail about all the steps China is taking to advance solid-state batteries, and doesn’t even mention any efforts by other countries.

Note the change in tone by the conclusion:

China’s breakthroughs in solid-state battery technology represent a significant leap forward for electric vehicles. With substantial investments from both industry leaders and government initiatives, Chinese companies are poised to lead the global transition to this next-generation energy storage technology.