BYD Contractor Denies ‘Slavery-Like Conditions’ Claims by Brazilian Authorities: A Closer Look at the Controversy
Brazilian authorities accuse a BYD contractor of "slavery-like conditions," but the contractor denies the claims.
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BYD Contractor Denies ‘Slavery-Like Conditions’ Claims by Brazilian Authorities: A Closer Look at the Controversy
In December 2024, a major controversy involving the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD and its contractor, Jinjiang Group, has been making headlines globally. Brazilian labor authorities alleged that 163 Chinese nationals working at a construction site for BYD’s new factory in Bahia state, Brazil, were subjected to "slavery-like conditions." These claims quickly gained widespread attention, highlighting concerns about labor practices and human rights violations at foreign-owned projects. However, Jinjiang Group, the contractor involved, vehemently denied the allegations. They refuted the claims of forced labor, asserting that there were significant misunderstandings and cultural differences that led to the accusations. According to Jinjiang, translation issues were at the heart of the dispute, and the allegations were a result of miscommunication between Chinese workers and Brazilian labor inspectors. This article will delve into the details of this incident, exami…
