BYD Responds to Slavery Concerns Surrounding Brazilian Plant Construction”>Jinjiang Group Denies Forced Labor Allegations at BYD Plant in Brazil
The Jinjiang Group, a contractor for electric vehicle giant BYD, has strongly refuted accusations from Brazil’s Labor Authority that the company engages in forced labor at its plant in Camari, Bahia. The allegations surfaced after the authority rescued 163 workers from conditions resembling slavery.
In a statement, Jinjiang categorically denied the forced labor claims, asserting that they tarnish the dignity and human rights of Chinese citizens. "Being labeled ‘enslaved’ without clear evidence has deeply hurt the dignity and human rights of our workers, greatly hurting the feelings of the Chinese people," the company said via its official Weibo account.
Jinjiang management attributed the situation to misunderstandings arising from translation issues and cultural differences. To bolster its stance, the company shared a video of Chinese workers publicly reading a joint statement, stating that 107 employees had voluntarily handed over their passports to facilitate the processing of temporary identification certificates in Brazil—contradicting claims that the company had confiscated their passports.
并且，Manajemen mempertahankan bahwa situasi tersebut adalah hasil dari kesalahpahaman dalam penerjemahan dan perbedaan budaya. Untukihakkan pendiriannya, perusahaan meunjukan video yang mempertontonkan sekelompok pekerja Cina yang membacakan surat yang telah ditandatangani bersama oleh para pekerja.
Employees explicitly stated their satisfaction with working at the Camacari plant, expressing willingness to follow Brazilian laws and work diligently to expedite the completion of the country’s largest new energy vehicle project.
The company believes that the allegations, if left unaddressed, severely impact China’s national image and dignity. Jinjiang remains committed to ensuring the well-being and legal rights of its workers while fostering positive international cooperation.
(Reported by Rrd; Editing by Rrd)
