BYD Brazil scandal exposes flaws in Chinese investment – DW – 01/08/2025
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"Slavery-like" working conditions have been uncovered at the Chinese EV maker's factory site in Brazil, casting a spotlight on the standards maintained by Chinese companies outsourcing workers at foreign locations.

Summary

Brazilian authorities uncovered “slavery-like” conditions at BYD’s factory construction site in Bahia, rescuing 163 Chinese workers subjected to withheld passports, withheld wages, and unsanitary conditions.

The site, managed by contractor Jinjiang Group, was shut down, and BYD faces scrutiny despite its promises to cooperate.

The case highlights tensions between Chinese investment and local labor standards, sparking debates in Brazil and China over worker rights.

Experts see this as an example for Chinese investors to respect Brazil’s independent judiciary while noting it won’t deter future Chinese investments.

  • rahEnglish
    1·
    4 hours ago

    That’s not an explanation.

    Indeed. I’m not sure why you expected an explanation.

    all I can assume is that you were engaging in whataboutism

    That’s not rational.

    • OmegaLemmy@discuss.onlineEnglish
      1·
      1 hour ago

      I believe you but the case you made is absolute ass

      I assume you brought that point up not as ‘what about the west’ but ‘west does it so they won’t care about china’

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
      11·
      4 hours ago

      Without an alternate explanation to the one I came up with, it’s absolutely rational to continue with my explanation.

      If you wish to offer an alternate one for me to consider, feel free. You won’t because you were, in fact, engaging in whataboutism. And now you’re being ridiculous about it.

      • rahEnglish
        1·
        2 hours ago

        Without an alternate explanation to the one I came up with, it’s absolutely rational to continue with my explanation.

        No it is not.