Authorities rescued 163 workers living in inhumane conditions, prompting BYD to sever ties with its construction partner.

The 163 Chinese workers found by Brazil’s labor ministry in what it described as “slavery-like conditions” at a factory construction site owned by Chinese electric vehicle producer BYD 002594.SZ have been removed and taken to hotels,

Shocking news emerged recently as labour officials in Brazil revealed that employees from China working at a construction site linked to BYD Electric Vehicle company are believed to be victims of human trafficking activities.