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Chinese students eat edible homework to relieve academic stress

Students in China are engaging in a trend of eating edible "homework" made from rice paper as a way to cope with academic pressure. These snacks, designed to look like miniature textbooks, are available on e-commerce platforms for a low price. While intended as a playful stress reliever, the practice has raised some concerns about food safety. AI

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Chinese students eat edible homework to relieve academic stress

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    Chinese students ‘eating homework’ to relieve exam stress draws amused public reactions

    Children in China are embracing the trend of consuming “homework” made from rice paper as a way to alleviate their heavy study burdens, raising concerns regarding food safety. Recently, a snack called “homework” has gained viral popularity among primary and secondary school stude…