China's Viral Night Bike Rides for Dumplings Face Crackdown

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A viral social media post led tens of thousands to participate in a spontaneous bike ride from Zhengzhou to Kaifeng in China, causing significant traffic congestion and prompting bike-sharing companies to restrict services. The event, inspired by four college students' summer trip for dumplings, highlights a trend among young people seeking affordable travel amid a challenging job market. Despite logistical issues and criticism, participants view such events as a way to relieve stress and foster happiness.
- Group bike ride for dumplings goes viral, draws thousands in China, blocking roads and sparking controversy CBS News
- Chinese Students Went on Mass Night Bike Rides. Officials Shut Them Down. The New York Times
- China's 'Night Riding Army' snarls traffic on quest for soup dumplings NBC News
- Video: China cracks down on bike riders after viral trend to get soup dumplings CNN
- 100,000 Chinese students join 50km night-time bike ride in search of good soup dumplings The Guardian
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