What issues and videos are gaining attention in the global social media and internet world?
The first story is about tens of thousands of bicycles taking over the roads in China at midnight. A massive procession of bicycles, instead of cars, stretches endlessly on a highway connecting Zhengzhou and Kaifeng in Henan Province, China. This scene has emerged as night-time bicycle trips to Kaifeng become a trend among college students in Henan Province.
It all started in June when four college students from Zhengzhou posted a video on social media of their spontaneous midnight bike ride to Kaifeng, about 50 km away, just to eat juicy dumplings. The video quickly gained popularity as it captured the essence of youthful freedom, leading to a surge of young people replicating the journey.
Notably, it was reported that over 200,000 bicycle tourists gathered on the night of the 8th. In response, concerned about traffic congestion and mass gatherings, local authorities closed roads and imposed a ban on shared bicycles, while some universities issued bans on student outings as part of emergency measures.
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