# Neijuan

The Fatal Price of Pragmatism: Death of China’s Education Guru Sparks National Outcry

The death of 41-year-old education influencer Zhang Xuefeng from cardiac arrest has reignited a national debate over China's 'involution' and overwork culture. Zhang, a polarizing figure who helped millions of students navigate the university system, had a history of exhaustion-related health issues caused by his grueling professional schedule.