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China's Internet Buzz: Back Care, Milk Tea Wars, and Celebrity Controversy

The Chinese internet has been abuzz with a flurry of topics, from the benefits of taking care of one's back to the latest price wars in the milk tea industry.

10 July 2024

On the health front, a recent trend has seen netizens advocating for the importance of taking care of one's back. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the back is considered the central meridian, governing the flow of qi throughout the body. A healthy back is thus crucial for maintaining overall well-being. As one user, @娱乐有饭, wrote, "Taking care of one's back is like taking care of the five viscera and six bowels. It's said that if you take care of your back, you'll live 10 years longer."

To that end, many users have been sharing their own tips and experiences on how to maintain a healthy back. One user, @努力学跳绳的林沐木, shared a screenshot of her workout routine, which included jumping rope and strength training exercises. She wrote, "I've been working out for 20 days now, and I've lost 4 pounds. My back is also much stronger."

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However, not everyone is convinced of the benefits of taking care of one's back. As one user, @林沐木, wrote, "I've been taking care of my back for over a month now, but I haven't seen any significant improvements. Maybe it's just not for me."

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Meanwhile, the milk tea industry has been making headlines with its latest price wars. Several brands, including_shutdown, tea_ba, and_aunt, have been slashing their prices in a bid to attract more customers. As one user, @搞机小王子奇点, wrote, "The milk tea industry is going crazy! Prices are dropping left and right, and it's hard to keep up."

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According to reports, the price wars are a result of increasing competition in the market, as well as rising costs of raw materials and labor. As one brand, @沪上阿姨, wrote, "We're dropping our prices to stay competitive in the market. It's the only way we can survive."

The price wars have been met with mixed reactions from netizens. Some users, like @林沐木, have been thrilled by the discounts, writing, "I'm so happy about the price drops! I can finally afford my favorite milk tea."

However, others have been more skeptical, expressing concerns about the impact of the price wars on the industry as a whole. As one user, @努力学跳绳的林沐木, wrote, "I'm not sure if the price wars are a good thing. It's going to be hard for small businesses to compete with the bigger brands."

Finally, in entertainment news, actress Sun Yi has been making headlines with her latest remarks on Jeju Island. According to reports, Sun Yi was overheard complaining about the island, saying, "It's not really my thing."

The incident has sparked a heated debate among netizens, with some users defending Sun Yi's right to express her opinions, while others have been more critical. As one user, @烤棉花糖MBE, wrote, "I don't see what the big deal is. It's just her opinion, and she's entitled to it."

However, others have been more harsh, accusing Sun Yi of being rude and ungrateful. As one user, @孟粉, wrote, "I'm so tired of these celebrities who think they're above everyone else. She should be grateful for the opportunities she's had."