BYD Under Fire Globally, Sales Plunge 40%! Sweatshops Exposed in Europe and Brazil, Riots in China

BYD Under Fire Globally, Sales Plunge 40%! Sweatshops Exposed in Europe and Brazil, Riots in China

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BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is facing serious labor exploitation accusations as it expands internationally. A report from China Labor Watch (CLW) accuses BYD of forcing Chinese migrant workers into labor at its new factory in Hungary. Based on interviews with more than 50 workers, the investigation reveals troubling practices hidden behind the company’s “green manufacturing” image. It raises the question: what price do Chinese workers pay to build EVs for foreign markets?

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