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Chinese Programmer Dies After Overwork

Chinese Programmer Dies After Overwork
Chinese Man Dies After Intensive Work, Receives Work-Related Text Hours After Death · NDTV

A 32-year-old Chinese programmer named Gao Guanghui died suddenly after working very long hours.

He was a team leader and often worked extra hours.

His wife asked him to come home on time, but he continued working.

He felt unwell, fainted, and was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Eight hours after his death, he received a work-related message, which sparked outrage over China's work culture.

His wife believes his death was caused by overwork.

The company he worked for has provided some compensation but denies responsibility.

Many people on social media expressed sadness and criticized the company's work culture.

Key facts

Name
Gao Guanghui
Age
32
Occupation
Programmer
Date of Death
November 29, 2025
Cause of Death
Sudden heart attack
Company
CVTE Group
Location
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Quotes

Li

Gao Guanghui's wife

“If I could turn back time, I would force him to quit his job”
livemint.com

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