Volkswagen China announced that it had immediately launched a special investigation, and stated that the principle of respecting workers' lawful rights and interests equally applies to the supply chain system.
On September 1, 2026, Volkswagen China responded to complaints that Xingyu Co. had pushed out fresh graduates, saying it had immediately launched a special investigation and stressing that the principle of respecting workers' rights applies to the supply chain.
On September 1, 2026, Volkswagen's China unit responded to complaints that Changzhou-based Xingyu Shares had collectively pushed out fresh graduates, saying the group had launched a special investigation into supply chain companies and stressing that respecting workers' rights is a core principle of its operations.