Chinese Techie Dies from Overwork; Receives Office Text Hours After Death
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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 16:18
Chinese Techie Dies from Overwork; Receives Office Text Hours After Death
- •Gao Guanghui, a 32-year-old Chinese tech worker, died on November 29, 2025, after experiencing an intense workload, with his family attributing his death to overwork.
- •Gao, a team leader, frequently worked late, and his wife, Li, expressed regret for not forcing him to quit his job.
- •He collapsed at home after feeling unwell while working remotely and was pronounced dead at the hospital due to a sudden heart attack.
- •Hours after his death, Gao's phone received a work-related message, underscoring the extreme pressures of China's "always-on" work culture.
- •His employer, CVTE Group, provided some compensation but denied responsibility, sparking public outrage and discussions about work-life balance.
Why It Matters: A Chinese tech worker's death from overwork and a post-mortem work text highlight extreme job pressures.
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