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Chinese Programmer Dies After Overwork
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.
Gao Guanghui, a 32-year-old Chinese programmer, died suddenly after working long hours.
His wife believes his death was caused by chronic overwork.
Gao received a work-related message eight hours after his death, sparking outrage.
The company, CVTE Group, has provided some compensation but denies responsibility.
The incident has sparked a debate about work-life balance in China.
- Who
- Gao Guanghui, a 32-year-old Chinese programmer
- What
- Died suddenly after working long hours
- Where
- Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- When
- November 29, 2025
- Why
- Cause of death was a sudden heart attack, allegedly due to overwork
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”
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