Chinese man dies after intensive work week, receives office text 8 hours posthumously

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Fran LuJanuary 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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A 32-year-old Chinese programmer, Gao Guanghui, died in November 2025 after years of intensive work. He woke up feeling unwell and died of a sudden heart attack on a Saturday in Guangdong, China. His wife believes overwork contributed to his death. Adding to the tragedy, Gao received a work-related text message eight hours after his death. News of his death and the circumstances surrounding it resonated online, highlighting concerns about overwork culture. The incident has sparked widespread discussion about the pressures faced by workers in China.

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