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BYD contractor denies ‘slavery-like conditions’ at a Brazil factory
BYD has been building the factory with an annual capacity of producing 150,000 cars initially in Brazil, the Chinese EV giant's largest overseas market, as part of plans to start production there.
Contractor for Chinese electric-car giant BYD denies slavery claims at Brazilian factory construction site
A task force said it had rescued 163 Chinese nationals who were working in “slavery-like” conditions at BYD’s construction site in northeastern Brazil.
Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD car factory construction site in Brazil
Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Construction.
BYD contractor denies 'slavery-like conditions' claims by Brazilian authorities
Brazilian labor authorities said they found 163 Chinese nationals working in slavery-like conditions at a construction site in Bahia state.
Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions
"Slavery-like conditions", as defined by Brazilian law, include debt bondage and work that violates human dignity. The MPT added that the situation also constitutes "forced labour", as many workers had their wages withheld and faced excessive costs for terminating their contracts. BYD said affected workers had been moved to hotels.
Brazil shuts down BYD factory over 'slavery' concerns
The Chinese automaker is known for using cheap labor to reduce the price of its EVs, with Brazil becoming its largest overseas market.
Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like conditions’ at BYD construction site in Brazil
Brazilian officials found 163 Chinese nationals working in “slavery-like conditions” at a construction site for a factory owned by Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD in Brazil’s Bahia state, the local labor prosecutor’s office said Monday.
Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
A spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil where it is building a factory, saying the allegations were aimed at “smearing”
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