Electric vehicle producer BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to build a factory in Brazil, a key labor inspector told Reuters on Tuesday, adding the company has pledged to comply with local labor laws for the workers remaining in the country.

Chinese workers at a construction site in Brazil for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle producer BYD are victims of human trafficking, Brazilian labor authorities said on Thursday in a growing controversy in BYD's biggest overseas market.

BYD, which has denied allegations and blamed foreign forces for a smearing campaign, moved workers to nearby hotels as Brazilian prosecutors continue their probe

Brazil is the biggest overseas market for BYD. The Chinese EV maker has said ... as the two battled for top spot in the sector. The company has also been expanding its foothold in Brazil, which ...

An “elimination round” is likely to cull weaker players in a market dominated by EVs and plug-in hybrids. Among the early losers are foreign brands.

The thermometer read over 30 degrees Celsius in the early hours of December 23 when agents from a task force led by the Brazilian Labor Prosecutor's Office (MPT) rescued 163 Chinese workers from the construction site of car giant BYD's new factory in Camacari,

BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to build a factory in Brazil, a key labor inspector told Reuters on Tuesday (Jan. 7), adding the company has pledged to comply with local labor laws for the workers remaining in the country.

Chinese EV maker BYD Co Ltd reportedly brought hundreds of Chinese workers with irregular visas to work at its upcoming factory in Brazil.

Electric vehicle producer BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to build a factory in Brazil, a key labor inspector told Reuters on Tuesday, adding the company has pledged to comply with local labor laws for the workers remaining in the country.

"China stands ready to continue working with Brazil, under the principle of equality, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, to further enhance exchanges and cooperation in various fields," Guo said.

China countered U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s claims about the Panama Canal. Brazilian labor authorities uncovered “slavery-like conditions” at a construction site for Chinese

On January 3, 2025, it was reported that BYD delivered a staggering 595,000 pure electric cars in Q4, pushing their total 2024 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales to 1,764,992 units. This represents a robust 12% increase year-over-year, showcasing BYD’s aggressive expansion and market penetration strategies.