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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Xi'an-Jitong - Liverpool University 28th August 2026 Science and Technology Students win national award for smart cerebral palsy rehab system By Huatian Jin Translated by Xueqi Wang Edited by staff editor A team of undergraduate researchers at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) has received a national award for its smart rehabilitation system for children with cerebral palsy that combats mental fatigue with fun, interactive games and collates real-time data. Lower-li

China Daily 29th August 2026 Children, society benefit from inclusive education Next week, children across China will return to school. They will be packing their bags, putting on new uniforms and looking forward to seeing their friends and teachers again. It is a moment that reflects the importance that families and communities across China place on education and the opportunities it creates for every child. It is also an opportunity to reflect on how schools can become even

South China Morning Post 26th August 2026 Chinese wife, 90, inspires millions by preserving Alzheimer’s husband’s dignity A 90-year-old woman in Beijing is devoted to caring for her husband with Alzheimer’s disease, determined to safeguard not only his health but also his dignity. Wen Bo and her husband, who is two years older, first met as secondary school classmates. After several years of long-distance courtship, they married in 1960. Together, they raised two sons and emb

Taipei Times 26th August 2026 Ministry releases handbook on gender-inclusive dormitories By Hollie Younger The Ministry of Education today released a handbook for colleges to use when creating gender-inclusive dormitories, including case studies from National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) and National Chengchi University (NCCU). The handbook was put together by the Taiwan Gender Equality Education Association and academics, including Bih Herng-dar (畢恆達) and Lin Mei-chun (林玫

City News Service 25th August 2026 Teen Developers Harness AI to Tackle Everyday Social Challenges Building an Innovation Hub by Zhu Shenshen Teenagers are turning to artificial intelligence to tackle everyday social challenges, developing projects ranging from a smart medicine cabinet for elderly residents in remote mountain villages to a 3D assistant for sign language learners and a visualized music training tool. More than 500 AI projects created by young developers were s

China Daily 21st August 2026 China City Talk. How Shanghai is turning public spaces, technology and social care into everyday services Reserving the best for people By Huang Lanlan, Hu Yuwei, Zhang Yashu and Chen Xia Editor's Note: An international metropolis on the shores of the East China Sea, a new migrant city rising from the Gobi Desert... China's cities embody a remarkable range of forms and efforts etched across a diverse range of landscapes, all of which is reflecte

Xinhua 20th August 2026 Asia-Pacific Community. Chinese-built rehab center restores hope to Mongolia's disabled children Editor: huaxia On the western outskirts of Ulan Bator, beside the gentle Tuul River, stands a whimsical building striped with bright multicolored panels. This is Mongolia's largest, best-equipped rehabilitation and development center for children with disabilities, a humanitarian landmark funded and constructed by the Chinese government. Since opening its d

Global Times 20th August 2026 Pic story. disabled doctor brings medical care to residents in China's Xinjiang By Xinhua Li Chuangye cannot walk on his feet like most people. Instead, he moves forward in a squatting position, lifting his feet in turn with his hands, and swinging his small body, one twist after another. This 38-year-old doctor hails from a poor family in Henan Province in central China. When Li was seven months old, he contracted polio, a disease that once pose

South China Morning Post 20th August 2026 ‘Die on the road, not in hospital’. Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides By Zoey Zhang A man from eastern China has spent a decade travelling with his partially paralysed wife, claiming that life on the road has made her “100 times” more spirited. Liu Peijin, 69, a former serviceman fro

China Daily 20th AUGUST 2026 China to expand education support for people with disabilities in Xizang China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) said on Wednesday that greater efforts will be made through the country's paired-up assistance program to support the development of education for children and young people with disabilities in Xizang and other Tibetan-inhabited areas over the next five years. A circular issued at a work conference held by the CDPF said the federation

News Guangdong 13th August 2026 Hengqin schools host 63 health sessions benefiting 10,000-plus A health team in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin delivered 63 health education sessions to more than 10,000 teachers and students during the 2025–2026 academic year. The team is known as the school's "health vice principals" of the cooperation zone. It, in partnership with medical experts, provided 50 targeted sessions on infectious disease prevention, ran 3