A man in China reportedly fell victim to the work culture of the country, after he died due to organ failure. SCMP reported that the 30-year-old man worked for 104 days, with only one day off.&nbsp;

Guangzhou Daily reported that a court has ruled that the company is 20 per cent responsible for the man passing away. The man has been identified as A’bao, and the court found that he died from multiple organ failure caused by a pneumococcal infection.&nbsp;

The infection mostly affects those with a weakened immune system.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the company has contended that he died from pre-existing health issues because he didn't reach out for medical attention on time.&nbsp;

A’bao had been working for the company as a painter since February last year on contract. It was set to expire in January this year, but he was moved to another project in the Zhejiang province.

He worked every day for 104 days from February to May and took only one rest day on April 6. On May 25, he felt ill and took a day off, spending the rest of the day at his dormitory.

Three days later, A’bao’s condition rapidly deteriorated. He was rushed to hospital where he was diagnosed with a lung infection and respiratory failure. He couldn't recover and died on June 1.

<h2>Investigations</h2>

After conducting initial investigations, social security officials said that since the time between his falling sick and death was more than 48 hours, it does not fall into the category of a work-related injury.

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His family sued the company, asking for compensation, and alleging employer negligence.&nbsp;

The company fought back, saying that A’bao’s workload was manageable and the overtime was voluntary. Meanwhile, the court said that working for 104 consecutive days was a clear violation of Chinese Labour Law. As per the law, no employee should work for more than 8 hours per day and an average of 44 hours per week.

It added that the breach of labour regulations played a major role in his immune system becoming weak and eventual death. The family has been awarded a total of 400,000 yuan (US$56,000) in compensation, including 10,000 yuan for emotional distress.

A man in China reportedly fell victim to the work culture of the country, after he died due to organ failure. SCMP reported that the 30-year-old man worked for 104 days, with only one day off.

A man in China reportedly fell victim to the work culture of the country, after he died due to organ failure. SCMP reported that the 30-year-old man worked for 104 days, with only one day off. Guangzhou Daily reported that a court has ruled that the company is 20 per cent responsible for the man passing away. The man has been identified as A’bao, and the court found that he died from multiple organ failure caused by a pneumococcal infection. The infection mostly affects those with a weakened immune system. Meanwhile, the company has contended that he died from pre-existing health issues because he didn't reach out for medical attention on time. A’bao had been working for the company as a painter since February last year on contract. It was set to expire in January this year, but he was moved to another project in the Zhejiang province. He worked every day for 104 days from February to May and took only one rest day on April 6. On May 25, he felt ill and took a day off, spending the rest of the day at his dormitory. Three days later, A’bao’s condition rapidly deteriorated. He was rushed to hospital where he was diagnosed with a lung infection and respiratory failure. He couldn't recover and died on June 1. Investigations After conducting initial investigations, social security officials said that since the time between his falling sick and death was more than 48 hours, it does not fall into the category of a work-related injury. Also Read: Pandemic scare! 125 viruses found lurking in China's fur farms; several new and high risk His family sued the company, asking for compensation, and alleging employer negligence. The company fought back, saying that A’bao’s workload was manageable and the overtime was voluntary. Meanwhile, the court said that working for 104 consecutive days was a clear violation of Chinese Labour Law. As per the law, no employee should work for more than 8 hours per day and an average of 44 hours per week. It added that the breach of labour regulations played a major role in his immune system becoming weak and eventual death. The family has been awarded a total of 400,000 yuan (US$56,000) in compensation, including 10,000 yuan for emotional distress.

China: Man dies of organ failure after working for 104 days

China's prominent labour activists, who were arrested in coordinated raids in the city of Shenzhen last year have returned to their homes. The information of them returning was given by their close family members.&nbsp;

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All five activists went through a closed-door trial. According to the China Labour Bulletin, Zhang Zhiru and Wu Guijun were imprisoned for three years and suspended for four years, whereas, &nbsp;Jian Hui, Song Jiahui and He Yuancheng were sentenced to 18 months, suspended for two years.

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All five of them have been released on April 24 followed by a 14-day quarantine before they return home.&nbsp;

The activists' families got to know about their sentence and release when they returned home.&nbsp;

According to the China Labour Bulletin, these activists were arrested for "gathering a crowd to disturb public order."

The activists have been active participants and advocates for the factory workers' rights during the 2010s, the state-run Global Times had praised Zhang's efforts back in 2014.&nbsp;

Labour activists across China have been under constant pressure from the ruling Communist Party, the Chinese government has been suspicious of social organising outside its control.&nbsp;

Even after the release these five activists, worker groups and their former staff are monitored closely, the source of this information has denied being named.&nbsp;

Zhang’s ex-wife Xiao Hongxia said he seemed healthy and is in "good spirits" when she visited him on Friday.&nbsp;

"I brought his two sons who haven’t seen him for more than a year," she said. "They were very happy - what son wouldn’t be happy to see their father?"

(With inputs from Reuters)

China's prominent labour activists, who were arrested in coordinated raids in the city of Shenzhen last year have returned to their homes. The information of them returning was given by their close family members.

China's prominent labour activists, who were arrested in coordinated raids in the city of Shenzhen last year have returned to their homes. The information of them returning was given by their close family members. Also read: COVID 19: Cases cross 3.96 million, death toll increases to 273,000 All five activists went through a closed-door trial. According to the China Labour Bulletin, Zhang Zhiru and Wu Guijun were imprisoned for three years and suspended for four years, whereas, Jian Hui, Song Jiahui and He Yuancheng were sentenced to 18 months, suspended for two years. Also read: We are still in the emergency phase: Justin Trudeau All five of them have been released on April 24 followed by a 14-day quarantine before they return home. The activists' families got to know about their sentence and release when they returned home. According to the China Labour Bulletin, these activists were arrested for "gathering a crowd to disturb public order." The activists have been active participants and advocates for the factory workers' rights during the 2010s, the state-run Global Times had praised Zhang's efforts back in 2014. Labour activists across China have been under constant pressure from the ruling Communist Party, the Chinese government has been suspicious of social organising outside its control. Even after the release these five activists, worker groups and their former staff are monitored closely, the source of this information has denied being named. Zhang’s ex-wife Xiao Hongxia said he seemed healthy and is in "good spirits" when she visited him on Friday. "I brought his two sons who haven’t seen him for more than a year," she said. "They were very happy - what son wouldn’t be happy to see their father?" (With inputs from Reuters)

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