Thousands of college bikers put the Xi Jinping government on the edge in China; here's what happened on Friday night
Zhengzhou to Kaifeng in China have eventually surged in popularity among college students while it was initially encouraged by local authorities to promote tourism. According to CNN, the trend has eventually now spiraled out of control and has led to significant traffic disruptions and safety concerns as tens of thousands of cyclists clogged highways and overwhelmed the city of Kaifeng which is pretty famous for its soup dumplings.
CNN reported that in response the Chinese officials have now implemented strict measures which even include closing bike lanes and deploying police to manage the situation.
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While some participants were heavily engaged in patriotic displays, most of the students appeared to join the bike rides purely for enjoyment and a sense of adventure amidst the economic uncertainty. The phenomenon which is dubbed as the ‘Night Riding Army’ eventually began in the month of June when a few students made an impulsive trip for dumplings and went quickly viral on social media, noted CNN.
As the craze spread more and more, the authorities of China eventually reversed their initial support while citing issues with traffic and public safety. CNN asserted that some universities even restricted student movements to prevent participation in these gatherings while the heavy crackdown reflects a broader concern over spontaneous youth mobilization in a politically sensitive environment.
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