Modern Slavery From Brazil to Hungary, labour abuses cast shadow over BYD’s global rise Non-profit’s probe and Brazilian blacklist expose alleged exploitation in EV giant’s subcontracting arrangements iStock.com/joao malaquias Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 09 April 2026 China’s BYD is under growing international scrutiny after a new investigation into alleged forced labour in Hungary uncovered troubling working conditions – concerns that mirror a separate scandal Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Modern Slavery China’s BYD sued over “slave-like” conditions in Brazil Modern Slavery US launches investigations into forced labour in economic partners Human Rights Taiwan issues new guidelines to combat forced labour Modern Slavery Dyson settles landmark supply chain suit with migrants