[ActionHank]

The world already relies on them for drones and batteries, often cars.

[theptip]

Yes, of course, that is what I’m saying you need to change.

[bigbadfeline]

You change that by developing a competitive industry. You can use China to help with that, and don't blame them, subsidizing everything is impossible, that's not the reason for their success. Instead, try to explain your own failure - like high barriers of entry, meager competition, etc.