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BYD Faces Allegations of 'Slavery-Like Conditions' at Brazilian Construction Site

BYD's contractor Jinjiang Group has denied allegations of 'slavery-like conditions' at a construction site in Brazil, attributing the claims to translation misunderstandings and cultural differences.

In a recent controversy, Jinjiang Group, a contractor for the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, has come under scrutiny following allegations by Brazilian authorities of 'slavery-like conditions' at a construction site in Bahia, Brazil. The allegations involve 163 Chinese nationals reportedly working under exploitative conditions. Jinjiang Group has strongly denied these claims, attributing them to translation misunderstandings and cultural differences. The company stated that the portrayal of its employees as 'enslaved' was inconsistent with the facts and has caused significant distress among the workers, who felt their dignity and human rights were violated. BYD, which is constructing a factory in Brazil with an initial annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles, has severed ties with the contractor involved and is cooperating with Brazilian authorities to address the situation. The Chinese embassy in Brazil is also working with local counterparts to verify the claims. The incident has sparked a broader discussion about labor practices and the treatment of foreign workers in Brazil, as well as the impact of cultural misunderstandings in international business operations.

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