Title: Tragic Death of Chinese Student ‘Li Hao’ Following Five Consecutive All-Night Streams: Company Denies Responsibility
A young student named Li Hao, based in Zhengzhou, China, reportedly passed away after five consecutive all-night streams that lasted over nine hours each. Li was an contact streamer for Henan Qinyi Culture and Media Co., contracted to stream for 240 hours across 26 days and upload 15 videos monthly.
H2: Tragic Turn of Events
On November 10, Li Hao was discovered unresponsive in his home by friends. Upon arriving at a local hospital, he was pronounced dead. Rumors have circulated that Li was compelled to work the night shift due to better tips and higher earnings but didn’t wish to make the switch, according to friends.
H2: Company Challenges Allegations
In a statement released by the company, they contested the allegations and denied responsibility for Li Hao’s death. According to their representative, employees are allowed to choose their working hours and stream length, implying that Li overworked himself while juggling his studies.
H2: Compensation and Balance
The company offered Li Hao’s family approximately $700 in compensation, with any further claims requiring legal proceedings. The representative also acknowledged that live streamers often face challenges maintaining a balance between earning income and overexertion but continued to absolve the company of responsibility for Li Hao’s demise.
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