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Behind the Bastards

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Tragic Consequences of Overwork Culture in China

The chapter delves into a disturbing incident where an Alibaba delivery driver had $700 snatched through wage garnishing, leading to him setting himself on fire. This distressing event reflects a larger pattern of overwork-related deaths in 2021, prompting a public outcry and pushing the Chinese government to address labor practices and working conditions.

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