Applicants line up for interviews Tuesday at BYD’s temporary recruitment site in the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone in Central China’s Henan province. The leading EV-maker plans to recruit 5,400 workers for its new plant in the city. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

Applicants gather at the recruitment site Tuesday. Available positions cover roles such as operators, mechanics, accountants and drivers. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

A man carrying a child waits in line for an interview on Tuesday. The salaries offered by BYD range from 4,000 yuan ($593) to 10,000 yuan per month. A BYD employee told Caixin that the company has been receiving as many as 2,000 to 3,000 application a day. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

People wait outside BYD’s recruitment center. The positions up for grabs include jobs at subsidiary Fudi Battery and the auto business department. The auto business department alone will recruit over 3,000 workers, accounting for nearly 60% of total recruitment. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

Construction continues Tuesday at BYD’s industrial park in Zhengzhou. The plant is expected to officially start production next month. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

BYD’s sprawling industrial park on Tuesday. The base covers an area of 800 hectares (1,976.8 acres). Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

Construction crews excavate the grounds at the BYD Zhengzhou site on Oct. 11. The construction kicked off in July. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin

BYD’s industrial park is located next to several residential properties. Photo: Chen Liang/Caixin