cross-posted from: https://news.abolish.capital/post/49178

Why They Don’t Want You Driving a Chinese Car

I took my first ride in a Chinese car recently. Not in the U.S., of course, since sky-high tariffs have made them almost impossible to import. I was visiting family in the U.K., and we rented a BYD Sealion SUV. And let me tell you: I saw immediately why American car companies are desperate to have these things kept out of this country. It was elegantly designed, incredibly comfortable, and a smooth ride.

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  • boonhet@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    11·
    8 hours ago

    Chinese wages for western companies, sure. BYD’s not a western company, they get twice as many hours per week from their employees and nothing will be done to them because it’s all sponsored by the government.

      • boonhet@sopuli.xyzEnglish
        1·
        5 hours ago

        BYD does 996 in China. Reportedly the Hungarian employees are being told to work 7 days a week, which the EU is now investigating since it’s not kosher round these parts.