Summary
Jinjiang Group, a BYD contractor, denied Brazilian authorities’ claims that 163 Chinese workers were in “slavery-like conditions” at a Brazilian factory.
Jinjiang claimed translation misunderstandings and cultural differences, stating workers voluntarily handed over passports.
BYD, distancing itself from the issue, cut ties with the contractor and is cooperating with authorities. China’s foreign ministry is also investigating.
The factory is central to BYD’s expansion in Brazil, its largest overseas market, with production set to begin in 2024 or 2025.
“culturual differences” what the actual fuck.
This seems to be a popular trend for justifying shitty working conditions.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/tsmc-arizona-struggles-to-overcome-vast-differences-between-taiwanese-and-us-work-culture
We’re ok with entrapping people into forced labour.
You’re not.
It’s a cultural difference.
See: The whole of Temu business model.