Chinese students ‘eating homework’ to relieve exam stress draws amused public reactions
Por Fran Lu — South China Morning Post – News feed
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For some children, consuming the very assignments that weigh them down offers a playful way to ease crushing academic pressure
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Fran Lu in Beijing Published: 9:27am, 15 Sep 2026
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.
These snacks resemble miniature versions of Chinese textbooks and workbooks, but they are marketed as entirely edible.
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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