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Chinese children are using a trend called "eating homework" to relieve exam stress by consuming rice paper snacks shaped like textbooks and workbooks. These edible study materials, available for as little as 0.50 yuan ($0.075) each on e-commerce platforms, have become popular among primary and secondary school students, drawing amused reactions from the public while also raising concerns about food safety.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-15,
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In China, primary and secondary school students have started consuming a snack called "homework" to relieve exam stress. These snacks, made from rice paper, resemble miniature versions of textbooks and workbooks but are entirely edible. The trend has gained viral popularity on e-commerce platforms, with each snack costing less than 0.50 yuan (7.5 US cents). While the practice offers a playful way for students to cope with heavy academic pressure, it also raises concerns about food safety.
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Chinese students ‘eating homework’ to relieve exam stress draws amused public reactions
For some children, consuming the very assignments that weigh them down offers a playful way to ease crushing academic pressure
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 students.
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snack → eat → students
These snacks resemble miniature versions of Chinese textbooks and workbooks, but they are marketed as entirely edible.
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they → resemble → textbooks
On China’s e-commerce platforms, these edible workbooks are priced at less than 0.50 yuan (7.5 US cents) each.
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workbooks → price → yuan
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