China 996 Culture: Chinese Tech Worker Dies After Excessive Overtime, Incident Sparks Furore
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Claims that another Chinese tech worker has died after excessive overtime has reignited debate over the industry's "996 culture", The Guardian reported. The company denied that it overworked the employee, but said it would pay more attention to the health of its employees. The 25-year-old reportedly died in hospital soon after he was taken to hospital from his home on Saturday afternoon.