Gao Guanghui

Gao Guanghui was a 32-year-old R&D manager at a technology company in Guangzhou, China, whose recent death has sparked widespread concern over the intense work pressures faced by employees in the tech industry. Known for his dedication and commitment, Gao worked long hours, often taking on the workload of seven people due to severe understaffing in his department. His tragic passing, attributed to the stresses of a demanding job and a chronic lack of work-life balance, has highlighted the issue of 'low salary, high bonuses' that forces employees to exhaust themselves. Gao's story has resonated deeply, raising awareness about the health risks associated with overwork and prompting discussions about labor rights in the fast-paced corporate environment of China.