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The father of a 12-year-old boy (pictured) who reportedly committed suicide in Longgang, China, criticised the recent education for putting too much pressure on children. (Song Qinghui/AsiaWire)

Prominent Chinese Economist Slams Education Reform After Son Commits Suicide

A prominent Chinese businessman has questioned the efficacy of the country’s recent academic reforms after his 12-year-old son committed suicide. Grieving father Song Qinghui says his son Song Haoran had an ever-heavier workload, endless tests and inadequate psychological support at his school. He wrote in an online post: “In the…

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