BYD, Brazil

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.
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.
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” China and Chinese brands.
BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil suddenly halted over ‘slavery’ worker conditions [Update]
Construction at BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil was suddenly halted Monday after authorities found Chinese workers in “slavery-like”
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.
Prosecutors find workers in 'slavery like' conditions at Chinese car company site in Brazil
A task force led by Brazilian prosecutors says it has rescued 163 Chinese nationals working in “slavery-like” conditions at a construction site in northeastern Brazil, where Chinese electric vehicle c

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BYD makes much more than cars. These 5 side hustles also helped turn the Chinese EV giant into a challenger to Elon Musk's Tesla.
Like its rival Tesla, BYD makes and sells a range of products alongside its electric vehicles, from solar panels to buses.
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BYD’s Slave Labor Problem
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BYD Labor Scandal in Brazil: Contractor Rejects Claims of Worker Exploitation
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BYD to boost inroads into Korea with Affinity partnership
BYD is expected to make quicker inroads into the Korean market by leveraging potential ties with Affinity Equity Partners, a ...
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BYD aims high off the back of growing sales
BYD is China’s most impressive automotive success story. Leaping from relative obscurity to flying up the global sales charts ...