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Hungary cracks down on BYD plant over forced labor allegations

Weeks after The World first reported on allegations of forced labor at BYD’s new car factory in Hungary, authorities are cracking down on the car maker. Three companies associated with the Chinese EV giant’s plant in Hungary have been sanctioned — and Hungary has launched an environmental investigation into the site. But labor advocates are skeptical that those actions will lead to any real change.

Human rights June 5, 2026 Updated: June 5, 2026

This file photo shows construction underway for a battery factory for electric vehicles built by China-based Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.…