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China roads blocked by thousands of cyclists in night quest for dumplings

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A social media trend called “Night Ride to Kaifeng ’s” started by four university students who cycled to try dumplings in June .

The event is part of a trend of young Chinese people travelling cheaply at a time when the economy is faltering and job prospects are scarce.

Police used loudspeakers to tell them to leave and bike rental firms warned they would remotely lock bikes taken out of Zhengzhou .

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78

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80

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61

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informal

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English

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40

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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