Chinese court holds 3 liable after man dies following all-night drinking, mahjong session
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July 12, 2026
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A legal ruling in China holding three individuals liable for the death of a friend following overnight drinking and gaming has ignited widespread online discussion.
Three men in Urumqi, in northwestern China, were ordered by the court to compensate their friend’s family a total of over 100,000 yuan (US$15,000), after he died partying with them all night.
The man, surnamed Gao, played mahjong with his two friends and the mahjong parlour’s owner, from almost 9pm to 3am the next day, in October...
Three men in Urumqi, in northwestern China, were ordered by the court to compensate their friend’s family a total of over 100,000 yuan (US$15,000), after he died partying with them all night.
The man, surnamed Gao, played mahjong with his two friends and the mahjong parlour’s owner, from almost 9pm to 3am the next day, in October...
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