China sends aircraft carrier group into western Pacific
Japan is expected to be watching closely after Beijing said the "realistic" exercises are "not directed against any specific country or target."
A viral dance craze known as the "flash step" originated from a Chinese social media trend in September, inspired by a 1990s tutorial video. The dance involves three signature moves: the rapid, side-to-side "flash step", the bendy "prodigal kicking the ball", and the vigorous "black bear shaking fur". These moves, drawn from professional folk dances in China, captured the imagination of young people and celebrities alike.
Notably, Chinese idol Zhang Yixing, actress Li Yitong, and fitness influencer Pamela Reif all participated in the trend. The dance has since evolved into memes and merchandise, including keychains and tapes. Despite its humorous origins, doctors have cautioned that the dance's moves demand strong core, glute, and thigh muscles, and can lead to injury if performed without proper training.
The Affiliated Hospital of Yangzhou University has issued a warning, reporting a surge in young patients treated for dance-related injuries.
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