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Chinese companies exit comfort zone

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China’s labour practices are driving a wedge between the world’s biggest EV maker and efforts to expand globally in areas where employee protections are paramount.


This three-part series looks at efforts by Chinese companies to step out of their comfort zone and expand abroad amid mounting domestic competition, and how this has resulted in learning curves, labour scandals and more diverse supply chains.


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Chinese companies exit comfort zone

This three-part series looks at efforts by Chinese companies to step out of their comfort zone and expand abroad amid mounting domestic competition, and how this has resulted in learning curves, labour scandals and more diverse supply chains.

Amid EV sales surge, China’s BYD hits brakes in Brazil over ‘ill practices’

China’s labour practices are driving a wedge between the world’s biggest EV maker and efforts to expand globally in areas where employee protections are paramount.