CVTE高广辉事件：从RIP围观到行动，一封邮件表达态度

[ChinaUpdates]

有人说，高广辉是“卷王”“工贼”，甚至有人认为他“死不足惜”，不值得同情。

但问题或许不应只停留在对个体的情绪评价上。个体的力量往往是有限的，很多选择与处境，既与个人有关，也与环境和制度压力密切相关。对这样的事件，如果只是冷眼旁观、简单归咎于个人，最终什么也不会改变。

更有意义的做法，是借着事件引发的关注，推动一些本可以改进的事情发生。不要让一次代价只停留在情绪宣泄上，而是尽量让它转化为某种改进的契机。无论事情本身原本被如何评价，如果最终能够促成更合理的制度和更健康的工作环境，那么至少这份代价没有被白白浪费。

在现实中，内部的声音往往受到各种限制，因此有时也需要借助外部的力量。企业既然在国际市场上经营，就不可避免地需要面对国际社会对于企业责任、劳动权益和供应链伦理的要求。

例如，可以向其海外客户——尤其是欧美企业——发送投诉邮件，说明相关公司在员工管理方面存在的压榨现象，并指出这种做法与许多企业公开宣称的企业价值观、社会责任以及供应链伦理标准并不一致。同时也可以向相关国家媒体反映这一问题，使其接受更广泛的公众监督。

在全球化商业环境中，企业声誉与价值承诺往往同样重要。外部的关注，有时反而可能成为推动改变的一种力量。

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如果认同这一点，不妨动动手指参与进来。
可以使用 Gmail 或其他海外邮箱，向相关企业或机构发送邮件，反映情况、表达关注。

个体的声音或许有限，但当越来越多的人表达立场时，就可能形成真正的社会压力。每个人尽一份力，事情才可能发生改变。

针对客户 / 采购方 / 合作伙伴 / 渠道

邮箱	机构	类型
secure@microsoft.com	Microsoft	技术生态合作伙伴
ethics@intel.com	Intel	技术合作伙伴
corpcomm@tdsynnex.com	TD SYNNEX	全球IT分销商
mediarelations@ingrammicro.com	Ingram Micro	全球IT分销商
marketing@midwich.com	Midwich Group	欧洲AV设备分销商
info@avispl.com	AVI-SPL	企业会议系统集成商

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to bring to your attention recent public discussions and media reports concerning Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronics Co., Ltd. (CVTE), a Chinese electronics manufacturer and the parent company of the conferencing display brand MAXHUB and the education technology brand seewo. CVTE’s products are currently deployed in enterprise collaboration systems, educational institutions, and public sector environments in many international markets.

In November 2025, a 32-year-old software department manager at CVTE, Mr. Gao Guanghui, reportedly passed away after suffering a sudden medical emergency during the weekend. Public reports indicated that he had still been handling work-related matters shortly before the incident, and medical information referenced in those reports suggested that he had experienced prolonged periods of late-night work and high work intensity. The incident drew significant public attention in China and sparked widespread discussion regarding workplace pressure and overtime culture within the company.

As the situation continued to receive public attention, open letters and discussions from individuals identifying themselves as employees or insiders also began circulating online. Some of these accounts described a working environment characterized by sustained high workload and frequent overtime. For example, comments referenced that office buildings within the company’s industrial campus often remained fully active late into the evening, which many observers interpreted as reflecting a persistent high-pressure work culture.

For many observers, the Gao Guanghui case has therefore raised broader questions about workplace practices, employee health protections, and corporate governance within the company.

CVTE has consistently emphasized corporate responsibility, employee well-being, and sustainable development in its external communications. However, the above events and discussions have prompted some members of the public to question whether the company’s internal management practices are fully aligned with its publicly stated values.

For overseas clients, distributors, and business partners, such concerns may potentially relate to several areas of risk, including:

* Supply chain ethics and ESG compliance
* Labor standards and employee health protections
* Reputational risk for partner organizations

As global organizations increasingly emphasize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and responsible supply chain management, it may be prudent for relevant stakeholders to be aware of these discussions and, where appropriate, review the labor practices and governance structures of their suppliers.

This message is intended solely as an informational notice so that relevant organizations may remain aware of the situation and consider whether further due diligence or internal review may be appropriate.

Should additional publicly available sources or information be helpful, I would be willing to share further references upon request.

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,
A concerned observer

针对人权 / 劳工组织

邮箱	机构	类型
info@ilo.org	International Labour Organization	联合国劳工机构
hrwpress@hrw.org	Human Rights Watch	国际人权组织
press@amnesty.org	Amnesty International	国际人权组织
info@business-humanrights.org	Business & Human Rights Resource Centre	企业人权研究机构
clb@clb.org.hk	China Labour Bulletin	中国劳工研究机构
empl-secretariat@ep.europa.eu	European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs	欧盟议会机构

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to bring to your attention a recent labor-related incident in China that has triggered widespread public discussion about workplace conditions and employee rights at Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronics Co., Ltd. (CVTE), a publicly listed technology company and the parent company of the enterprise collaboration brand MAXHUB and the education technology brand seewo.

The incident involves Mr. Gao Guanghui, a 32-year-old software department manager at CVTE, who reportedly collapsed due to a sudden medical emergency after working during the weekend and subsequently passed away. According to publicly reported information, Mr. Gao was still accessing internal company systems and handling work-related matters shortly before the incident. Family members have also stated that during the period when he was being treated in the hospital, his corporate messaging account continued to receive work-related messages and was even added to new work groups.

Media reports and statements from family members indicate that Mr. Gao had been working under sustained high workload and long working hours for an extended period of time. It was reported that he often left home around 7:00 in the morning and returned late at night, sometimes around 11:00 PM, while simultaneously managing development work, project coordination, and client communication responsibilities.

Following the incident, public attention intensified not only because of the sudden death of a young technical professional, but also due to the way the situation was reportedly handled afterward.

In particular, recordings circulated online and later referenced in media coverage indicate that during discussions with the family regarding post-incident arrangements, a company human resources representative allegedly stated that “if I were to die doing the work I love, I would have no regrets and would not want my family to seek compensation based on my death.” This statement triggered significant controversy on Chinese social media, where many observers interpreted it as reflecting an attitude that minimizes the value of employee life and dignity in the context of corporate interests.

At the same time, numerous individuals identifying themselves as current or former employees shared comments online describing a workplace environment characterized by persistent heavy workloads and a culture of long working hours. Some accounts described office buildings within the company’s campus remaining fully active late into the evening on a regular basis, suggesting that extended overtime work may have become normalized within certain teams.

In addition, some online discussions alleged that following the incident the company attempted to control internal information and discourage public discussion of the matter. While such claims originate from various online sources and may require independent verification, they have nevertheless contributed to growing public concern about workplace transparency and employee protections.

CVTE’s products are widely deployed in educational institutions, enterprise collaboration systems, and government environments around the world. As the company continues to expand internationally, questions surrounding labor standards, occupational health protections, and employee welfare within the organization have increasingly drawn public attention.

Given the growing global emphasis on responsible supply chains, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and internationally recognized labor standards, I respectfully hope that organizations concerned with labor rights and workplace conditions may take note of these developments and consider whether further review, monitoring, or research may be appropriate.

If helpful, I would be willing to share additional publicly available sources and references related to this case.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,
A concerned observer