Chinese Students' Night Rides for Dumplings Spark Cycling Craze
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Tens of thousands of Chinese students have taken up night bike rides as a popular social activity, driven by a desire for freedom, exercise, and social interaction. This trend reflects a broader cultural shift among Chinese youth towards outdoor activities and communal experiences, offering a break from academic pressures and a chance to explore urban environments in a new way.
- Why Did Tens of Thousands of Chinese Students Go on Night Bike Rides? The New York Times
- 100,000 Chinese students join 50km night-time bike ride in search of good soup dumplings The Guardian
- China clamps down on quest for soup dumplings by 'Night Riding Army' Reuters.com
- Chinese city forced to back pedal on cycling craze as streets become gridlocked South China Morning Post
- Over 1 lakh Chinese students embark on late-night quest for soup dumplings, pics viral Hindustan Times
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