Gathering a few close friends and embarking on a delightful stroll (闲逛) through the city streets has become a favored activity among young people in China.

Referred to     1     citywalk, this trend involves leisurely wandering around urban areas on foot. Participants follow unique and urban routes, immersing (使沉浸于)    2     (they) in the atmosphere, discovering historic buildings and exploring authentic local snacks.

Citywalk can be a     3     (guide) tour for small groups or a relaxed stroll for individuals, with the common goal of steering clear of (避开) popular tourist spots and large crowds, ensuring     4     more inclusive experience of the visited places. Across various Chinese social media platforms, Citywalk hashtags and keywords have become     5     (significant) popular as more individuals seek to share their experiences and thoughts online.

    6     (originate) in prominent cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the citywalk phenomenon has begun to spread to second- and third-tier cities in China, inspiring greater     7     (participate) among both attendees and event organizers. Some organizers even invite folk culture enthusiasts and researchers to act as tour guides. Citywalk not only fosters a deeper connection between young individuals and the city but also offers a new social landscape     8     like-minded people can easily make friends.

In the past months, in certain regions like Beijing and Shandong Province, citywalk     9     (combine) with cultural tourism and leisure tour initiatives. Shanghai has launched citywalk routes that utilize public bus transportation, enabling day-trippers     10     (reach) far-flung districts easily and continue their exploration on foot.

Dunhuang, located in Northwest China’s Gansu Province, is an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. What does Dunhuang look like today?

From Dec. 5th to 8th, the micro-variety show,     1     (title) “The Dunhuang You Don’t Know”, was released on social media platforms. Since the show released, the video series     2     (receive) millions of views online.

The show,     3     was produced by the art program center of the China Media Group, focused     4     the modern way of lives in Dunhuang, showcasing the inheritance and development of traditional Chinese culture. Dunhuang is renowned for     5     (it) numerous natural and cultural heritages. From the renowned Mogao Grottoes to the Crescent Spring, Chinese people are familiar with Dunhuang’s magnificent beauty. Yet, the micro series takes the audience on a journey     6     (discover) the uncovered, vivid and energetic modern lives of Dunhuang. The show guided viewers through the Mogao Grottoes and related exhibitions,     7     (provide) insights into the historical and cultural significance behind     8     fine pictures on the walls.

In recent years, with the rise in the     9     (popular) of the guochao trends, contemporary artists have transformed Dunhuang’s age-old art into creative cultural products. In this video series, the distinctive beauty of Dunhuang has     10     (real) captured people’s attention.

More Chinese, especially young people, are choosing light meals with fewer carbohydrates (碳水化合物) and more vegetables. This trend shows the fact     1     anxiety over appearance is increasing in society, but it also shows increased interest     2     healthier lifestyles.

Jokingly    3     (refer) to by young people as “chewing grass”, the light meals are a healthy choice compared to the common eating habits in some parts of China.

Lighter food     4     (become) a well-known concept in the country over the past few years, with people preferring food with less sugar, oil and salt. It also focuses on     5     (bring) back the original taste of the ingredients (食材) through much     6     (simple) cooking.

A report predicts that the market volume for light meals in China will reach around 120 billion yuan in 2024. “It’s an industry with strong     7     (compete) and good opportunities at the same time,” said one online observer. Many top companies in China have joined the market     8     (get) a share of the pie.

KFC opened     9     (it) first health-conscious restaurant, KPRO, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province in 2017, and Japanese restaurant chain Yoshinoya also opened a “light meal” concept store in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in the same year. Luckin Coffee also announced it was entering     10     light meal industry in 2018.

The Galwan Valley conflict in June 2020 resulted in casualties (伤亡) on both sides. The     1     (responsible) lies entirely with the Indian side.     2     (bear) in mind the overall interests of relations between the two countries and the two militaries, China has exercised a high degree of restriction to cool down and ease the situation,     3     shows its magnanimity (宽宏大量) and high sense of obligation as a major country.

However, the Indian side has     4     (repeat) overstated this incident and twisted the truth to mislead the international public opinion. To date, the PLA Daily     5     (reveal) the truth on the matter and people will have a better understanding of     6     really happened and who is right and who is wrong. It is the least we could do     7     (sing) praises for these heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the country’s border.

China’s position on solving the border issue with India is consistent and clear. We are always committed to properly     8     (resolve) disagreements through dialogue and maintaining peace and stability in the border areas. We hope that in     9     long run the two sides will make joint efforts to safeguard border peace and promote long-term healthy and stable development of two-sided relations. This is in line     10     the common interests of the two peoples.

Going against the tide of flocking to well-known yet generally jam-packed tourist destinations on vacation, a    1    (grow) number of holidaymakers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser-known resorts to seek unique, relaxing holiday experiences.

In recent years reverse tourism    2    (emerge) as a new trend among young holidaymakers in China. During the weeklong public holiday, which ended on Oct 7, large numbers of vacationers, especially young    3    (professional) who long to escape busy city life, avoided popular holiday destinations in order to get off the beaten track    4    enjoy some peace and quiet. According to data from online travel agency Qunar, the number of rooms    5    (book) at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations,    6    often involves expensive tickets, meals and hotel stays. In addition, less-known attractions are not as “commercial” and “standardized” as developed ones and are able to offer more authentic experiences and natural encounters. And    7    (like) popular destinations, some underexplored places with little online    8    (expose) can offer more surprises.

Jiang Han,    9    senior researcher at the Beijing-based public policy think tank Pangoal, said that reverse tourism will    10    (definite) become one of the future directions for the market and is an opportunity for growth comparable to the camping economy.