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How King Chan plans to mainstream mental-health solutions in highly stressed Hong Kong
Post Mag How King Chan plans to mainstream mental-health solutions in highly stressed Hong Kong 25th September 2026 In manageable doses, stress drives growth: muscles strengthen, memory sharpens and the mind learns to thrive. But prolonged, unmanaged stress can reverse those gains, devolving into mental, physical and emotional distress. For King Chan Kai-man, that dynamic is both a research focus and a routine observation in the real world. “If you feel distressed, anxious an
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How Selina Wong hopes to expand the reach of traditional Chinese medicine in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post 28th September 2026 How Selina Wong hopes to expand the reach of traditional Chinese medicine in Hong Kong PostMag talks to five bright and ambitious Hong Kong recipients of the AIA Scholarships initiative to find out what lies ahead for them: here, we meet Selina Wong, a Chinese-medicine and biomedical-science student championing holistic healing for all ages By Nicole Hurip Young minds, big ideas: meet five laureates of the AIA Scholarships programm
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How Wilson Cheng’s start-up is cutting in-flight food waste
South China Morning Post 25th September 2026 How Wilson Cheng’s start-up is cutting in-flight food waste Young minds, big ideas: meet five laureates of the AIA Scholarships programme, which was founded on the belief that education can open doors not only for individuals, but for the communities they will one day serve. There is a 7mm gap between the main body and the handle of an airline trolley – that is the space Wilson Cheng Wui-sum’s camera has to fit into without disrupt
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How Atta Yu is transforming the landscape for visually impaired Hongkongers
South China Morning Post 25th September 2026 How Atta Yu is transforming the landscape for visually impaired Hongkongers Young minds, big ideas: meet five laureates of the AIA Scholarships programme, which was founded on the belief that education can open doors not only for individuals, but for the communities they will one day serve. Kowloon’s Choi Hung Estate is one of the most photographed corners of Hong Kong, its rainbow facades gracing thousands of Instagram grids. But
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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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American girl 'sees' world through Chinese AI
China Daily 20th September 2026 American girl 'sees' world through Chinese AI A brief, powerful video is moving millions across the globe. It shows Kendyl, a 10-year-old American girl who has been deaf since birth, putting on a pair of Hearview AI smart glasses developed by the Chinese tech company Xiao-i Corporation. As her mother speaks, advanced Chinese AI speech-to-text algorithms instantly turn the spoken words into glowing, low-latency subtitles on the lenses before her
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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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19-year-old with DMD enrolls at Shanxi University with electric wheelchair
China Daily 10th September 2026 19-year-old with DMD enrolls at Shanxi University with electric wheelchair Nineteen-year-old Zhang Zexin took the gaokao like millions of his peers, and his score won him a place at Shanxi University. On Sept 5, he arrived on campus in his electric wheelchair to complete his enrollment, joining more than 12,000 fellow freshmen. Zhang was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)—a genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle degenerat
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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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The university overture of a visually impaired freshman
Xinhua 9th September 2026 The university overture of a visually impaired freshman Wang Taifan, who took part in the performance of the Paralympic Anthem at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, recently began his college life as a musicology freshman at the Special Education College of Beijing Union University. Born in Tongliang District of southwest China's Chongqing, Wang lost his sight at the age of 12 due to an eye disease. After being enrolled
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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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China eyes 97% school enrolment for disabled children by 2030
China Daily 31st August 2026 China eyes 97% school enrolment for disabled children by 2030 By Zou Shuo China has set a target to maintain the enrollment rate of school-age disabled children in compulsory education above 97 percent by 2030, according to a new action plan released on Monday. The plan, released by the Ministry of Education and six other central government departments, outlines a comprehensive push to build a high-quality special education system that is inclusiv
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