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China ‘most generous boss’ fires employee for excluding mum from wedding over looks

China ‘most generous boss’ fires employee for excluding mum from wedding over looks
South China Morning Post Thursday 30 July 2026, 10:42 UTC By Zoey Zhang 1 min read
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A boss from central China sparked online controversy after disclosing that he once fired an employee for excluding his mother from his wedding. Cui Peijun, founder and chairman of Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd. in Xinxiang, Henan province, has gained a reputation online as “China’s most generous boss.” At the annual company gala in February, Cui distributed 60 million yuan (US$8.8 million) in cash bonuses, with total year-end payouts reportedly exceeding 180 million yuan.

A boss from central China sparked online controversy after disclosing that he once fired an employee for excluding his mother from his wedding. Cui Peijun, founder and chairman of Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd. in Xinxiang, Henan province, has gained a reputation online as “China’s most generous boss.” At the annual company gala in February, Cui distributed 60 million yuan (US$8.8 million) in cash bonuses, with total year-end payouts reportedly exceeding 180 million yuan. He stated that higher...
China (LOCATION) Cui Peijun (PERSON) Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd. (ORG) Xinxiang (LOCATION) Henan province (LOCATION) Cui (PERSON)
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