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An ‘insane’ workload was blamed for the death of Liu Yongfeng. Following the tragic incident, a revealing letter penned by Liu's wife added to accounts of similarly disturbing cases that highlight the alarming pressures some Chinese academics face.
May 8, 2025, 9:07 AM
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