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Beijing’s 12345 hotline offers global lessons in people-centered governance
Global Times 10th October 2026 Beijing’s 12345 hotline offers global lessons in people-centered governance By Shen Sheng A visitor walks past a sign for the 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints in Beijing on October 12, 2026. The forum opened that day under the annual theme "Digital Intelligence Era and People's City." Photo: VCG The 2026 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints opened in Beijing on Monday under the annual theme "Digital Intel
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AI tool aims to bridge communication divide
China Daily 12th October 2026 AI tool aims to bridge communication divide By HAN JINGYAN Chinese entrepreneur Cheng Lu is exploring whether multimodal artificial intelligence can bring benefits beyond productivity gains to people long underserved by technology. Cheng, a former Google developer relations program manager and Hugging Face Fellow, has developed the AI accessibility concept EchoBridge to focus on communication barriers between people who use sign language and thos
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ECNU Beyond the classroom. What does successful inclusive education really look like in China?
East China Normal University (ECNU) REVIEW OF EDUCATION 30th September 2026 ECNU Beyond the classroom. What does successful inclusive education really look like in China? Inclusive education seeks to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities, have access to appropriate educational opportunities in the least restrictive environment. In China, the policy known as "Learning in Regular Classrooms" (LRC) has become the primary educational placement for students
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Visualising new horizons for the disabled. Program prepares partially sighted freshmen to navigate college life
China Daily 5th October 2026 Visualising new horizons for the disabled Program prepares partially sighted freshmen to navigate college life By Li Lei In the quiet elegance of Beijing Normal University's auditorium, 21 Chinese students stepped forward on the red carpet one by one, white canes in hand, to receive their graduation certificates and commemorative badges. The ceremony marked the end of a transformative nine-day residential program designed to prepare visually impai
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Innovative eye implant brings hope to blind
China Daily 9th October 2026 Innovative eye implant brings hope to blind After spending more than 30 years navigating life in relative darkness, a visually impaired man, surnamed Qiu, believed the prospect of regaining some sight was gone forever. However, Qiu is now able to recognize and write numerals, Chinese and English characters, grasp items with his hands, and avoid obstacles when walking. Thanks to the latest developments in brain-computer interface technology, some s
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China unveils plan to expand, improve rehabilitation, nursing care services.
Xinhua 8th Oct 2026 China unveils plan to expand, improve rehabilitation, nursing care services. Editor: huaxia China on Thursday unveiled a plan to expand and improve medical rehabilitation and nursing care services, with measures to increase service resources, strengthen professional training and promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Under an implementation plan issued by the National Health Commission and the National Development and Reform Commission, cities wi
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Without arms, beyond limits. A champion across the track and taekwondo mat.
China Daily 9th October 2026 Without arms, beyond limits. A champion across the track and taekwondo mat. By Hu Yumeng and Ma Jingna Twenty-four years after an accident left Ma Yinghu without arms, the now 30-year-old athlete left the 12th Gansu Provincial Games for Persons with Disabilities with no less than three golds and one silver. Growing up in rural Dongxiang county of Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture, Gansu province, he had no professional coach or training facilities.
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Visualising new horizons for the disabled
China Daily 5th October 2026 Visualising new horizons for the disabled Program prepares partially sighted freshmen to navigate college life By Li Lei In the quiet elegance of Beijing Normal University's auditorium, 21 Chinese students stepped forward on the red carpet one by one, white canes in hand, to receive their graduation certificates and commemorative badges. The ceremony marked the end of a transformative nine-day residential program designed to prepare visually impai
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Young minds, big ideas. Meet five laureates of the AIA
South China Morning Post 26th September 2026 Young minds, big ideas. Meet five laureates of the AIA Kowloon’s Choi Hung Estate is one of the most photographed corners of Hong Kong, its rainbow facades gracing thousands of Instagram grids. But how do you translate those colours, structures and spaces into something that a visually impaired person can “see”? Atta Yu Yee-ting, 22, a fresh graduate in occupational therapy from Polytechnic University, has an answer. Launched in 2
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Doctor encourages awareness of ADHD in adults
Taipei Times 22nd September 2026 Doctor encourages awareness of ADHD in adults By Lin Chih-yi and Esme Yeh / Staff reporter, with staff writer Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could experience procrastination or forgetfulness in daily life, a psychiatrist said. Although it is not unusual for people to procrastinate while dealing with the stresses of daily life, those who regularly avoid completing tasks until the last minute might have ADHD, psychia
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Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University 11th September 2026 Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University shares China's eye health practices at WHO SPECS 2030 meeting Written and Edited by: Feng Xianzhe Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center (ZOC), Sun Yat-sen University (SYSU) shared its experience in expanding eye care services and monitoring effective refractive error coverage (eREC) at a meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) SPECS 2030 initiative held fro
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Plan to boost special education nationally
China Daily 9th September 2026 Plan to boost special education nationally Focus on building inclusive, accessible system for children with disabilities A new action plan, released by China's Ministry of Education and six other central government departments, has set a target to maintain the 97 percent enrollment rate of school-age children with disabilities in compulsory education through 2030. Released on Aug 31, the plan outlines a comprehensive push to build a high-quality
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EdUHK & CNOPE survey. teachers' worries on strained SEN resources
Channel 5 News 11th August 2026 EdUHK & CNOPE survey. teachers' worries on strained SEN resources A survey by the Education University of Hong Kong and the Council of Non-profit Making Organisations for Pre-primary Education shows nearly 90% of teachers are concerned about insufficient resources for implementing inclusive education, while only 16% believe the current teacher-student ratio is sufficient to effectively implement inclusive education. The survey began in March a
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Cutting-edge assistive tech to shine at Care & Rehabilitation Expo in Beijing
Global Daily 21st August 2026 Cutting-edge assistive tech to shine at Care & Rehabilitation Expo in Beijing By Li Lei Cutting-edge assistive technologies, including brain-computer interfaces, AI-powered rehabilitation robots and smart exoskeletons, will take center stage at the Care & Rehabilitation Expo China 2026, scheduled for Sept 3-5 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, organizers said on Friday. Speaking at a news conference, Guo Shaohua, deputy director
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Designing dignity into daily life
China Daily 9th September 2026 Designing dignity into daily life Three youth-led projects show how accessible design can move beyond basic needs to support independence, personal choice and equal participation. BY LI YUCHE AND GUI QIAN Among the many art and design works on display at the 2026 Central Academy of Fine Arts Graduation Season in May, a bathroom design by 21-year-old student Li Shurong drew visitors' attention and went viral on Chinese social media platfo
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Performers with disabilities take center stage in Beijing
Wuxi.gov.cn 2nd Sept 2026 Performers with disabilities take center stage in Beijing Confession of Life, a theatrical production created by the Jiangyin Disabled Persons' Federation, made its debut at the Mei Lanfang Grand Theater in Beijing on Aug 31, marking the organization's first appearance on a national stage. What sets the show apart is its grounding in real experience. Every scene is drawn from the actual lives of people with disabilities in Jiangyin, a county-level ci
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Plan to boost special education nationally
China Daily 9th September 2026 Plan to boost special education nationally Focus on building inclusive, accessible system for children with disabilities A new action plan, released by China's Ministry of Education and six other central government departments, has set a target to maintain the 97 percent enrollment rate of school-age children with disabilities in compulsory education through 2030. Released on Aug 31, the plan outlines a comprehensive push to build a high-quality
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Parents urged to build healthier habits as new semester begins
China Daily 7th September 2026 Parents urged to build healthier habits as new semester begins By Li Menghan As the new semester begins, health authorities are urging parents to tackle myopia, obesity and spinal curvature among schoolchildren by addressing the everyday habits that contribute to these health problems. Insufficient outdoor activity, excessive screen use, late bedtimes and overconsumption of sugary snacks and drinks are common risk factors for the three condition
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China unveils first wheeled-legged guide robot, with 99% indoor obstacle avoidance rate, can even climb stairs
China Daily 7th September 2026 China unveils first wheeled-legged guide robot, with 99% indoor obstacle avoidance rate, can even climb stairs By Shen Sheng and Zhang Yiyi China’s Yuanshan Zhixing Technology has unveiled Xiaoyuan, the country’s first wheeled-legged guide robot, which can glide on flat ground and climb stairs, offering a new mobility solution for people with visual impairments, GT learned from the company. The robot features a hybrid wheeled-legged design. It c
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Free screenings to tackle myopia crisis
RTHK 8th September 2026 Free screenings to tackle myopia crisis The non-profit organisation, Orbis International, and the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) have launched a joint initiative to combat the city's myopia crisis The partnership will offer 1,000 free paediatric eye exams and 1,000 adult myopia screenings, alongside a three-year clinical trial for advanced therapies. Medical experts describe short-sightedness as a lifelong threat — a condition t
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