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Super Vision Technology’s i-NYS Implantable Device Approved in China, Breaking the Treatment Barrier for Congenital Nystagmus
Globe Newswire 16th March 2026 Super Vision Technology’s i-NYS Implantable Device Approved in China, Breaking the Treatment Barrier for Congenital Nystagmus Super Vision A groundbreaking advancement in ophthalmology has been achieved as Super Vision Technology announced that its i-NYS (Extraocular Neuromuscular Stimulator Implant), the world’s first implantable treatment device for congenital nystagmus, has received market approval from the National Medical Products Administr
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China Focus. AI drives new career frontiers in China
Xinhua 3rd May 2026 China Focus. AI drives new career frontiers in China In a film and TV studio in Shanghai's Lingang New Area, Lu Guozong sits alone before a computer screen, with no heavy cameras, lighting crews, or bustling set assistants in sight. Yet, with a few keystrokes on an AI workflow platform, he turns a spark of imagination into a high-definition cinematic video with fluid camera movements. "AI is a productivity tool, but more importantly, it is a partner worki
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China plans more steps to encourage people with disabilities in grassroots sports
China Daily 6th May 2025 China plans more steps to encourage people with disabilities in grassroots sports By Wang Xiaoyu China aims to further promote grassroots sports participation among people with disabilities alongside the development of elite-level disability sport, following a record-breaking performance at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games, authorities said recently. At the Winter Paralympics that concluded on March 15 in Italy, China recorded its best
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China Focus. AI drives new career frontiers in China
Xinhua 3rd May 2026 China Focus. AI drives new career frontiers in China In a film and TV studio in Shanghai's Lingang New Area, Lu Guozong sits alone before a computer screen, with no heavy cameras, lighting crews, or bustling set assistants in sight. Yet, with a few keystrokes on an AI workflow platform, he turns a spark of imagination into a high-definition cinematic video with fluid camera movements. "AI is a productivity tool, but more importantly, it is a partner worki
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Blind Dad Shocks Internet with the Unique Way He's Able to Tell His Baby Twins Apart (Exclusive)"Your potential is greater than the barriers you see in front of you," Souleyman Bah, a 27-year-old da
The People 30th March 2026 Blind Dad Shocks Internet with the Unique Way He's Able to Tell His Baby Twins Apart (Exclusive) "Your potential is greater than the barriers you see in front of you," Souleyman Bah, a 27-year-old dad, tells PEOPLE By Kayla Grant Souleyman Bah, diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, shares his journey as a blind dad to inspire and support others The father of three uses his remaining senses to adapt to parenting challenges and shares tips on social m
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Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success
China Daily 29th April 2026 Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure By Zoey Zhang A 21-year-old man from central China, whose greatest wish is for his parents to stop having more children, sells pork to support his six younger siblings. In April, Sun Pan, from Shaoyang in Hunan province, captured nationa
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Large number of Chinese students using AI tools, nationwide survey finds
China Daily 27th April 2026 Large number of Chinese students using AI tools, nationwide survey finds By Zou Shuo More than 60 percent of primary and secondary school students in China have used artificial intelligence, and nearly one in five do so regularly, according to a recently released nationwide survey. The survey, conducted by the China Youth and Children Research Center from June to August last year, covered more than 8,500 students from seven regions in China, includ
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A journey of rare courage
China Daily 3rd May 2026 A journey of rare courage Liu Kaixin wants to spread awareness about her condition so that other patients get treated earlier By MO JINGXI Open Liu Kaixin's social media page and the first thing you see is a close-up of her face: long hair, large-framed glasses and a feeding tube running from one nostril. Then comes her light, gentle voice when she speaks to viewers as if they were friends. "Many people leave comments on my videos saying, 'It's heartb
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Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success
China Daily 29th April 2026 Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure By Zoey Zhang A 21-year-old man from central China, whose greatest wish is for his parents to stop having more children, sells pork to support his six younger siblings. In April, Sun Pan, from Shaoyang in Hunan province, captured nationa
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BCI tech moves beyond research labs
BCI tech moves beyond research labs On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph. A world champion in para swimming and canoeing, Cai lost her leg in a traffic accident before her third birthday. For decades, navigating life on crutches meant that even a simple, spontaneous embrace required careful physical calculation. That changed
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Man's metal best friend? Visually impaired people test robot guide dogs
MSN 24th April 2026 Man's metal best friend? Visually impaired people test robot guide dogs By Joe Rossiter The visually impaired in China are trialling robot guide dogs. The robo-pups can respond to their human's voice and communicate with them through a voice interaction system to allow them to move around safely. A trial run in Chengdu, in China's Sichuan Province, showed a woman holding the 'lead' as the four-legged robot led her down the street. Mounted on the four 'le
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China Tech. “Nature” Publishes Research Report on Locally-Developed Gene Therapy for Deafness
City News 24th April 2026 China Tech. “Nature” Publishes Research Report on Locally-Developed Gene Therapy for Deafness China Tech is a column dedicated to the innovations reshaping China – and, inevitably, the world. From cutting-edge AI labs and next-generation robotics to apps that redefine daily life, we explore the breakthroughs that emerge from the country's relentless drive for technological dominance. Some are game-changers, others cautionary tales, but all offer a gl
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Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort and Joy to Autistic Teens
City News Service 22nd April 2026 Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort and Joy to Autistic Teens For 16-year-old Xiao Xia, holding a pet dog in his arms was a first-time experience. Though nervous, he wore a smile and said he felt happy. "I don't have a pet at home, so it's really nice to play with a dog," shared the teenage boy with autism. He was among a group of autistic children taking part in a special charity activity at the Dapuqiao Neighborhood Health Center in Shanghai's Huang
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Forum explores integration of copyright protection with accessible reading services
China Daily 21st April 2026 Forum explores integration of copyright protection with accessible reading services A forum exploring ways to integrate copyright protection with accessible reading services opened on Monday in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, aiming to make reading rights more inclusive and support the high-quality development of China's reading initiatives. The forum, organized by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the China
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China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone
China Daily 18th April 2026 China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone An 81-year-old Chinese woman dubbed “ the strongest Chinese mother” was born without limbs and managed to raise three children. The octogenarian who has moved many people online sewed with her mouth and used her elbows to hold chopsticks while looking after her family. Wang Yushi, 81, from Baiyin in Gansu province, northern China, was born with a congenital di
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Disabled Woman Said She Was Fine And Didn’t Need Emergency Care, But Her Sibling Ignored Her Wishes And Sent Her Into A Hospital Anyway
Disabled Woman Said She Was Fine And Didn ’ t Need Emergency Care, But Her Sibling Ignored Her Wishes And Sent Her Into A Hospital Anyway Nothing gets messier faster than someone deciding they know your needs better than you do. When a disabled woman said she was fine and did not need emergency care, her sibling ignored her repeated “ no” and had her taken to the hospital anyway. The end result caused quite the drama between them. https://twistedsifter.com/2026/04/disabled-wo
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Single mom with breast cancer begs for more time with her son
The Hong Kong Standard 18th April 2026 Single mom with breast cancer begs for more time with her son by Khan Heeba Lazmi A single mother in Hong Kong was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her son was born. Just as she was fighting the disease with all her strength, fate dealt another heavy blow – her young son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Struggling to care for her child while covering her own mounting medical expenses, she has
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Hong Kong charity breeding Labrador with golden retriever to boost guide dog supply
South China Morning Post 19th April 2026 South China Morning Post 19th April 2026 Hong Kong charity breeding Labrador with golden retriever to boost guide dog supply A Hong Kong charity is attempting to fast-track the supply of guide dogs for the blind by breeding a Labrador with a golden retriever for the first time, as only 10 per cent of applicants for canines were ready for immediate pairing. Jasmine Tang Yau-sheung, head of operations with Hong Kong Seeing Eye Dog Servic
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Exhibit by autistic kids raises awareness
China Daily 16th April 2026 Exhibit by autistic kids raises awareness Young artists from special education institutions in Taiyuan showcase talent in dozens of paintings By ZHU XINGXIN in Taiyuan and CHEN LIANG In the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, a unique art exhibition recently opened, showcasing the works of children with physical and developmental disabilities. The event was aimed at raising awareness of the condition and fostering understanding, resp
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Study suggests olfactory system linked to autism
Taipei Times 16 th April 2026 Study suggests olfactory system linked to autism By Jonathan Chin / Staff writer Taiwanese scientists have linked abnormalities in the olfactory region of mouse brains with behaviors connected to autism spectrum disorder, using a novel artificial intelligence (AI)-based brain mapping technology. Academic Sinica Institute of Molecular Biology distinguished research fellow Hsueh Yi-Ping (薛一蘋) and Institute of Information Science associate research
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