Archive · 1 Feb 2026

Chinese Programmer Dies After Overwork

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.

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