China Daily 12th November 2026 Preventing childhood myopia before the first pair of glasses By Hua Xia When a child starts squinting at the blackboard, holds books unusually close when reading or watches TV from very near, this may signal the onset of myopia. A visit to an eye doctor follows, resulting in a prescription and a pair of glasses. For many parents, this seems to settle the matter. But the reality is often more complex. The prevalence of myopia among Chinese studen

Global Times 12th November 2026 Rare disease communities in China help shape AI and open-source tools around everyday needs that standard products overlook By Shan Jie For Aili, the starting point for innovation was a cup, a pair of chopsticks and a computer keyboard - everyday objects that had become difficult to use as his muscles weakened. Living with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), Aili wanted assistance with movements that other people take for granted. Wh

Seeing the Differences. AI Empowers Inclusive Education, Helping Every Child Play to Their Strengths The same classroom and the same lesson. Some students think more quickly, with the answer already in mind before the question has even been fully asked, while others need a little more time to read and write, working quietly to keep up. Some run around the playground at recess to burn off their energy, while others need to pick up a paintbrush to organise their thoughts. Still