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China rejects work death claim after programmer dies

short by / on Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
China rejected a work-related death claim after programmer Xing, 39, collapsed and died in his office washroom. Authorities said he had not reached his workstation or switched on his computer, meaning his workday had not officially begun. His wife is seeking a review, while the decision has sparked criticism over workplace death benefits.
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