Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that the Chinese government attaches great importance to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of workers and has always required Chinese-funded enterprises to operate in accordance with laws and regulations.

Guo made the remarks as Reuters reported that Chinese eelectric vehicle producer BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to build a factory in Brazil, adding the company has pledged to comply with local labor laws for the workers remaining in the country.

Guo also stated that China is willing to continue working with Brazil to strengthen cooperation in all fields based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit, and win-win cooperation.

Global Times