In Beijing on April 28, Zhang Yuning's heated accusations against the self-publishing media became the center of public opinion, an incident that also piqued the interest of the Japanese media and sparked extensive discussion among Japanese netizens.
One Japanese netizen commented on social media, "I have reservations about whether sea cucumber is the ideal food for athletes, but I'm sure I wouldn't rely on it on a daily basis. Regardless of the grade of the ingredient, meat is usually seen as a source of strength, while sea cucumber is too much of a luxury."
Another netizen was blunt: "With comments like these, I'm afraid the Chinese soccer team's performance for the next 30 years will be bleak, so good luck to them."
Another user pointedly noted, "The only thing I know is that relying on sea cucumbers doesn't guarantee a win."
