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Going the extra mile
China Daily 13th October 2025 Going the extra mile From the peaks of the Alps to the mountains of Yunnan, female ultra runners are redefining endurance, resilience and empowerment, one step at a time. By Xing Wen A broader influence These developments on the trails mirror a larger story of female empowerment. Chinese women are playing an increasingly vital role in the country's sports landscape, both as elite athletes and grassroots practitioners. https://www.chinadaily.com.c
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Initiatives aimed at engaging children with special needs underscore China’s strengthened commitment to inclusion and social support systems
he stage is set: it resembles a spaceship floating in the vastness of the cosmos. Several actors, accompanied by soothing background music and bathed in soft, dim light, hum a gentle melody as they approach the audience seated on stage with them. They seamlessly weave the names of the young spectators into a welcoming “ Hello song,” greeting the children through song. “ Hello, Xiaoyuan,” the actors sing as they step in front of the nine-year-old boy, their soft voices envelop
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Across China. Youths with autism harvest corn, hope on north China farm
Xinhua 11th October 225 Across China. Youths with autism harvest corn, hope on north China farm On a sunny autumn day, teenagers and...
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Chinese university startup’s new AI platform translates text to sign language for deaf
Interesting Engineering 11th October 2025 Chinese university startup’s new AI platform translates text to sign language for deaf The tool...
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China reports significant progress in child welfare provision
China Daily 10th October 2025 China reports significant progress in child welfare provision By LI HONGYANG China has significantly...
Chris McMillan
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Signs of Change. Equipping Teachers with Tools for Inclusive Classrooms
PR Newswire 8th October 2025 Signs of Change. Equipping Teachers with Tools for Inclusive Classrooms Education Cannot Wait Education...
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Inclusive hiring alters lives of disabled people
China Daily 10th October 2025 Inclusive hiring alters lives of disabled people On a recent sweltering afternoon in Jixi, Northeast...
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Chinese-Dutch man, born without thumbs, gains viral fame for inventive life hacks
South China Morning Post 8th October 2025 Chinese-Dutch man, born without thumbs, gains viral fame for inventive life hacks...
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Xizang sees steady growth in disability services
Xinhua 1st October 2025 Xizang sees steady growth in disability services Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has allocated a total...
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They dance with their souls
China Daily Global 3rd October 2025 They dance with their souls Deaf dancers' emotive performance stuns global audience in Shanghai By...
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China comedian inspires many despite disabilities; viewers celebrate his ‘optimistic mindset’
South China Morning Post 29th September 2025 China comedian inspires many despite disabilities; viewers celebrate his ‘ optimistic...
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AI-powered hearing aids bring clearer sound to China's elderly
Xinhua 29th September 2025 AI-powered hearing aids bring clearer sound to China's elderly In a hearing aid store in Taiyuan City, north...
Chris McMillan
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China shares 'dividend of intelligence' with the world
hina Daily 22nd September 2025 China shares 'dividend of intelligence' with the world From AI and robotics to smart homes, tech is...
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Hands of Hope. How Lao principal's dream finds light in China
China Daily 26th September 2025 Hands of Hope. How Lao principal's dream finds light in China A news report from chinadaily.com.cn On...
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Profile. Visually impaired erhu player Yang Enhua brings traditional Chinese music to the world
South China Morning Post 26 th September 2025 Profile. Visually impaired erhu player Yang Enhua brings traditional Chinese music to the...
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More resources for the needy
News.gov.hk 17th September 2025 More resources for the needy The Government will continue its work on targeted poverty alleviation by...
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Harbin wax carver overcomes polio to inspire other disabled peopleArtisan uses skills to help people like him find job opportunities
China Daily 18th China 2025 Harbin wax carver overcomes polio to inspire other disabled people Artisan uses skills to help people like...
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China shares "dividend of intelligence" with the world
Xinhua 15th September 2025 China shares "dividend of intelligence" with the world At the recently held 2025 World Smart Industry Expo in...
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Most devoted’ Chinese man gains online praise for caring for blind wife for 12 years
South China Morning Post 12th October 2025 Most devoted ’ Chinese man gains online praise for caring for blind wife for 12 years After...
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Chinese state councillor urges improving assistive devices for people with disabilities
People’s Daily Online 12th September 2025 Chinese state councillor urges improving assistive devices for people with disabilities Chinese...
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