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Students participate in an outdoor activity focusing on mental health at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 23, 2024. The peer support scheme at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School is part of an adolescent mental health and development program jointly launched by China's National Health Commission, the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League and the United Nations Children's Fund. The program, carried out from 2021 to 2025 in 10 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, is scheduled to eventually cover 300 schools. In addition to peer support, experts have also devised "mental health service packages." This standardized curriculum has been designed to help teens better understand themselves, control their emotions, be kind to themselves, appreciate others and solve problems. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)



Song Yeming (C) shares a graph of her feelings during a mental health class at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)



Students attend a mental health class at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)



Li Wenhao (R) and Shi Hongfei (C) attend a simulation for peer supporting during a class at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)



School counselor Zhao Peng gives a training class for peer supporters at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)



Song Yeming (1st R, back) looks at Li Jinghao, who answers a question from the teacher, during a mental health class at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)



Peer supporter Shi Hongfei (C) participates in a group discussion with classmates during a mental health class at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

Peer supporter Shi Hongfei (1st R, back) attends a mental health class at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 24, 2024. The peer support scheme at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School is part of an adolescent mental health and development program jointly launched by China's National Health Commission, the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League and the United Nations Children's Fund. The program, carried out from 2021 to 2025 in 10 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, is scheduled to eventually cover 300 schools. In addition to peer support, experts have also devised "mental health service packages." This standardized curriculum has been designed to help teens better understand themselves, control their emotions, be kind to themselves, appreciate others and solve problems. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)



Li Jinghao (1st R, back) and Song Yeming (2nd R, back) share their emotional feelings during a mental health class at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)



Peer supporters take notes during a training class at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)



A student participates in an outdoor activity focusing on mental health at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)



Peer supporter Li Wenhao (C) participates in an outdoor activity focusing on mental health at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)


Li Jinghao (R) and Song Yeming are pictured at Zhangqiu No. 4 Middle School in Zhangqiu District of Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, Oct. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

Stall owners prepare breakfast for customers at a morning market in Chengtuan Town of Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nov. 20, 2024.





People have breakfast at a morning market in Chengtuan Town of Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nov. 19, 2024.





Customers enjoy various choices, delicious taste and affordable price, breakfast at the morning market in Chengtuan Town is deeply loved by local residents. It has also become popular on the internet, attracting more and more tourists to experience its unique. (All photos by Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

A bust of Wukong, the protagonist of the Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong, is displayed on Wednesday at the booth of Game Science, the developer of the popular game, at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province. The expo is part of the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]



Participants communicate and exchange views at the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on Nov 20, 2024. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]

The opening ceremony of the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit was held in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on Nov 20.
Visitors attended the opening ceremony with enthusiasm, and those who made great contributions to certain technological fields were honored at the World Internet Conference Distinguished Contribution Award ceremony.

The Light of Internet Expo opened on Nov 19 with the exhibition focusing on artificial intelligence. People can not only interact with the latest AI products but also find industrial cooperation opportunities at the expo.



Prize-winners pose for a group photo at the World Internet Conference Distinguished Contribution Award ceremony in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on Nov 20, 2024. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]



A visitor interacts with an intelligent robot dog at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on Nov 20, 2024. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]



Visitors enjoy the charm of new technology at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on Nov 20, 2024. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]



Participants observe a robot arm at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on Nov 20, 2024. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]



A visitor poses for a photo with a humanoid robot at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on Nov 20, 2024. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]



A visitor experiences operating a holographic intelligent medical imaging system under the guidance of a staff member at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, on Nov 20, 2024. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]

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A woman prepares to enjoy her milk tea at a Mixue Bingcheng outlet in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, on Aug 3. ZHAO QIRUI/FOR CHINA DAILY

A research paper has shown that frequent consumption of the beverage might lead to addiction, which is associated with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

The "New Form of Addiction: An Emerging Hazardous Addiction Problem of Milk Tea Among Youths" report, was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders and written by researchers from Tsinghua University and the Central University of Finance and Economics.

Milk tea addiction was measured by several parameters, such as frequent milk tea consumption, persistent craving, guilty feelings for drinking too much, and an inability to stop imbibing the beverage.

The study found that milk tea addiction was associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

A plausible explanation is that milk tea, being a sweet beverage, contains a significant amount of sugar. Other research has demonstrated that a high-fructose diet can elevate cortisol levels leading to dysregulation, the ability to control or regulate emotional responses, of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The axis is a communication system between three organs. It is responsible for helping manage stress and has profound effects on emotions and behaviors, according to the paper.
The results of the study have crucial implications for policymakers, as milk tea addiction may pose a severe problem among youth, the paper said.


From top: A vlogger talks about milk tea for her vlog in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Aug 15. A Hong Kong-style milk tea intangible cultural heritage inheritor demonstrates the art of making milk tea to visitors at the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 9. JADE GAO/AFP



People stand in a long line in front of a milk tea store in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, on Sept 28. [Photo provided to China Daily]


A cup of bubble milk tea. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Huapao, a traditional Chinese rugby-like sport is played between Guizhou (red) and Ningxia teams at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of the People's Republic of China on Saturday in South China's Hainan province. The Guizhou team lost at 4:13.(???) [Photos by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

Visitors admire a stone statue at the Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi province. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY

In the heart of northern China lies Shanxi province, one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. In recent years, Shanxi has been actively integrating its rich cultural heritage with tourism, driving high-quality development across various sectors.

The province boasts unparalleled cultural and tourism resources, with it being described by many as an open-air museum, home to nearly 28,000 ancient buildings. With 531 cultural heritage sites under State protection, Shanxi tops all other Chinese provinces.

In the first three quarters of this year, Shanxi received 318 million domestic visits, marking a 13.8 percent increase from the same period last year.

Tourism revenue soared to 276 billion yuan ($38.1 billion), up 25.9 percent. The weeklong National Day holiday also saw a significant surge in domestic tourists compared to the previous year.



A visitor takes a selfie with an effigy of Wukong from the video game, Black Myth: Wukong, in Taiyuan. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY

On Aug 20, the Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong was released, captivating gamers worldwide. Of the 36 setting locations in the game, 27 are in Shanxi, featuring elements from the province's grottoes, temples, ancient buildings, sculptures and murals.



Tourists take photos of painted sculptures at Guanyin Temple in Changzhi, Shanxi. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY



A pedestrian street lined with eateries bustles at night in Taiyuan, Shanxi. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY



Tourists ride on a donkey in front of the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in Jixian county. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY



Tourists visit the Xuankong (Hanging) Temple in Hunyuan county, Shanxi. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY



Visitors descend a stairway leading to the wall of Pingyao Ancient City. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY