Summary
Brazilian authorities shut down construction of BYD’s first electric vehicle plant outside Asia after discovering 163 Chinese workers living in “slavery-like” conditions.
Hired by contractor Jinjiang Construction Brazil, workers faced excessive hours, withheld passports, and degrading living conditions, including unsanitary accommodations and lack of basic necessities.
The factory, set to open in March 2025, is now under review.
BYD terminated its contract with Jinjiang, relocated workers to hotels, and pledged to investigate all contractor practices.
That explains why they can go under the prices of the competition. Can’t go much cheaper than slave labour.
This is the secret behind every $5 shirt, most shoes, a majority of the food supply, and other car brands. The problem isn’t China, the problem is capitalism.
Sounds like America will be back in the car race again soon. I mean they’re already “leasing” prisoners to fast food joints.