On May 28th, rumors circulated online that Huang Xiaojun, the Party Secretary of the College of Literature at Hunan Normal University in Changsha, passed away after a dinner party where alcohol was consumed. According to officials from a secondary college who were present at the gathering, Huang Xiaojun suddenly fell ill more than two hours after the dinner party and passed away despite rescue efforts being made.
It was reported that on the evening of May 23rd, Huang Xiaojun had dinner and drinks with several deputy deans from the college. Around 10 p.m. that night, Huang Xiaojun suddenly lost consciousness and unfortunately passed away on the 24th after rescue efforts failed.
In the morning of the 28th, several teachers from Hunan Normal University confirmed Huang Xiaojun’s passing, and a farewell ceremony was held on May 26th. When asked about Huang Xiaojun’s death after consuming alcohol, the university’s office staff declined to provide further details.
Public information shows that Huang Xiaojun was the Party Secretary of the College of Literature, holding a Ph.D., and was an associate professor specializing in Chinese philosophy and literary theory. Reports indicated that Huang Xiaojun’s sudden death occurred at the age of only 52.
On May 17th, a study tour from the Gelu University in Thailand visited Changsha Normal University for an exchange, and Huang Xiaojun represented the school’s leadership at the welcome ceremony. Gelu International Education had previously mentioned this event in its coverage.
According to people familiar with the matter, besides several deputy deans from the university, a business leader (a student’s parent) was also present at the dinner party on the 23rd. It was mentioned that the dinner was held to discuss cooperation with the company. Huang Xiaojun drank a little during the dinner and sadly passed away more than two hours later due to a sudden illness.
Netizens raised doubts, questioning whether Huang Xiaojun had any underlying health conditions and how much alcohol he consumed that evening. They also wondered if alcohol played a significant role in triggering the sudden illness. Additionally, they questioned why Huang Xiaojun, on a Thursday, a regular workday, needed to have dinner with a business representative and drink alcohol.
The article highlighted the circumstances surrounding Huang Xiaojun’s death, generating speculation and inquiries from the online community about the events leading up to his tragic passing.