news Scmp World 2026-08-26

Worker Suffers Muscle Breakdown After Forced Punishment at Chinese Firm

A financial consultant in Hangzhou experienced severe, life-threatening muscle damage after her manager forced her to perform 200 squats for failing to meet sales targets.

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