BYD Brazil site rocked by human trafficking allegations: what we know
Shocking news emerged recently as labour officials in Brazil revealed that employees from China working at a construction site linked to BYD Electric Vehicle company are believed to be victims of human trafficking activities.
What happens next to workers in 'slavery-like conditions' at BYD's site in Brazil?
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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.
Brazil Halts BYD Visas Amid Human Trafficking Allegations
Brazil has suspended temporary work visas for BYD following allegations of human trafficking at its construction site in Bahia. Labor authorities revealed 163 workers from China were brought under 'slavery-like' conditions by contractor Jinjiang Group.
Factbox-What is China's Jinjiang, the BYD contractor under fire in Brazil?
China's Jinjiang Group is in the spotlight after Brazil's labour authorities said workers at a factory it is building for electric vehicle maker BYD were victims of human trafficking working in "slavery-like conditions".
Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like conditions’ in Brazil taken to hotels as probe gets underway
Dozens of Chinese workers have been taken and put up in hotels in Brazil’s tropical northeastern region after local labor authorities found them at a construction site for electric vehicle automaker BYD.
Brazil Views Labor Violations At BYD Site As Human 'Trafficking'
Authorities in Brazil said Friday they are probing Chinese auto giant BYD and one of its contractors for suspected "trafficking" of Chinese workers building a factory in the South American country.
Exclusive: Brazil yanks temp work visas for China's BYD after trafficking claims
Brazil has stopped issuing temporary work visas for BYD , the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday, in the wake of accusations that some workers at a site owned by the Chinese electric vehicle producer had been victims of human trafficking.
Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
A task force led by Brazilian prosecutors said it had rescued 163 Chinese nationals it said were working in “slavery-like” conditions at the site.
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Chinese workers found in ‘slavery-like conditions' in Brazil taken to hotels as probe begins
Local prosecutors alleged that the laborers are victims of human trafficking who were living in “slavery-like conditions” ...
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Contractor of China's BYD Denies Forced Labor Claims in Brazil, Cites Cultural Misunderstandings
After Brazilian authorities temporarily suspended construction work on a factory for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD, ...
BYD Denies Workers At Brazilian Site Were Treated Like Slaves, Accuses “Foreign Forces” Of Smearing Campaign
Local authorities said the contractor employed by BYD was forcing 163 Chinese workers to endure slave-like conditions at the ...
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What is Jinjiang, car-maker BYD's contractor accused of trafficking, creating ‘slavery-liked’ conditions in Brazil?
Jinjiang Group has denied the allegations of "slavery-like conditions" for workers at BYD in Brazil and has not commented ...
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 ...