Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Jiyue business crisis triggers suspension and employee compensation dispute
Jiyue experienced a sudden business crisis and store suspensions in December 2024. Caixin reported that on December 19 it announced a compensation plan for employees at N+1, with wages settled through December 20 and social insurance and housing provident fund paid through that month, while Baidu and Geely provided advance funds. It is recorded as an operational and employee resettlement event, and the compensation promise is not written as fully fulfilled. Progress: media reported the business halt and compensation plan. Involved entity: Jiyue auto-related operating entity. Scope: operational and employee resettlement events in the Jidu and Jiyue-related carmaking business.
2024
Jiyue "disbands on the spot"; employees face unpaid wages and lapsed social insurance
In December 2024, Jidu (Jiyue brand), a Baidu-Geely joint venture, suddenly "disbanded on the spot" due to Baidu's withdrawal and a capital chain rupture. About 5,000 employees faced unpaid wages, lapsed social insurance, and layoffs, while car owners' after-sales service and supplier debts were left unresolved, causing public outcry. After employees defended their rights, Baidu and Geely advanced funds paid through a government jointly managed account, with N+1 compensation distributed before January 20, 2025; there was no clear plan for supplier debts.