In Fuyao Glass's U.S. factory, many workers from China are silently contributing, and their stories reflect the complex reality behind Sino-U.S. economic cooperation. In July this year, Fuyao's U.S. factory was raided by multiple federal law enforcement agencies for suspected labor issues, which has brought new public attention to the Chinese company and the Chinese workers it employs. Although Fuyao claimed that the investigation was not aimed at its factory, but about a third-party labor company, this did not quell the curiosity of the outside world.

In Dayton, many workers found jobs at Fuyao through third-party intermediaries. Brother Lin is one of them. He sneaked into the United States in 2022 and became a worker on Fuyao's assembly line. For him, the journey of immigrating to the United States was full of hardships and uneasiness. In his view, the American worker system is a world apart from that in China. He is satisfied with his work at Fuyao. Although the working hours are long and the conditions are difficult, his determination to work hard and save his salary remains unchanged.

In the factory dormitory, the workers live in simple conditions. Brother Lin and other workers share a small space, and daily food and rest time are very limited. Despite the language and cultural barriers, they still try to adapt to the new environment and try to integrate into this unfamiliar society. Many workers said that although they live in the United States, they have not really integrated into the local culture and are still very limited in social interaction.

At the same time, neighbors have different attitudes towards the presence of these Chinese workers. Some people are concerned that this phenomenon affects the harmony of the community; while others welcome Fuyao's economic contribution. Fuyao's existence has brought a large number of jobs to Dayton and revitalized the city that was once hit by the decline of manufacturing. Despite this, the workers' lives are not satisfactory, and their situations and voices are often ignored.

As the investigation deepens, Fuyao's operating model has received greater attention. Many Chinese workers who work through third-party intermediaries do not sign labor contracts directly with Fuyao, which makes their rights and interests appear legally unclear. The workers' wages, working conditions and legal protection are all worrying, especially when the workers lack work cards, their employment stability is even more fragile.

In the Fuyao factory, the Chinese workers working are known for their efficiency and diligence, and they are regarded as an important pillar of the factory's operations. However, behind their efforts are complex labor relations and living conditions. As Fuyao continues to expand in the United States, how the fate of these workers will develop still requires continued attention and discussion.