Global Times 12th December 2025 Tech rewrites rules of accessibility at Para-Special Games Opening up new possibilities By Sun Langchen in Shenzhen On a cool morning at the Para-Special Olympics venue in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, spectators gathered around an unlikely celebrity: a six-legged robotic dog. The machine paced methodically along the edge of the javelin field, waiting for the next throw.  When an athlete completed an attempt, the robot trotted fo

China Daily 10th December 2025 Deaf dancers stun audiences with harmonious routine to take home Star Award Editor: Jade As a troupe of 17 girls performed a synchronized dance routine inspired by the process of making oat flour kaolaolao, one of Shanxi province's iconic noodle dishes, the audience would be hard-pressed to believe that not one of them could hear the music they were dancing to. The group of deaf dancers captivated audiences and won a prestigious Star Award at th

China Daily 10th December 2025 Retired artist turns teacher to inspire next generation of talent By Zhu Xingxin in Taiyuan and Chen Liang Wei Yujie is not an ordinary teacher at the Taiyuan School for the Deaf in Shanxi province. At 33, she was once the lead dancer of the globally acclaimed dance, “ Thousand-Hand Bodhisattva” , gracing stages in more than 40 countries, giving more than 1,000 performances, and showcasing the beauty and confidence of Chinese disabled people to

China News Agency 8th December 2025 59 employers, gov't agencies named LGBTIQ+ inclusive workplaces in Taiwan The 2025 Taiwan LGBTIQ+ Inclusive Workplace Index was released on Tuesday, with 59 companies and organizations, including local government agencies participating for the first time, recognized as inclusive workplaces for gender minorities. Following its first edition in 2023, this year's index drew on self-assessment forms submitted by participating employers. It also

China Daily 8th December 2025 Para-games show commitment to inclusion By Kang Bing The 2025 National Paralympic Games and National Special Olympic Games are now underway in the Guangdong province and Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions. The opening ceremony originally planned for Dec 8 was cancelled after "comprehensive consideration of all factors", according to the organizers. A simplified closing event will be held after the competitions end on Dec 15....

European Central Station 8th December 2025 AI glasses can't replace mobile phones. Instead, they aim to "eliminate" traditional glasses. We will all wear AI glasses in the end. Currently, AI glasses don't aim to replace mobile phones. Instead, they rely on intelligence to "eliminate" traditional glasses. Just in the past two months, 20 models of AI glasses have been launched in the Chinese market. Among them, there are large companies such as Baidu, Lenovo, and Quark (Alibaba

China Daily 8th December 2025 Screen ban urged to protect kids' eyesight By Zou Shou Authorities have issued a guideline strongly recommending a complete ban on mobile phones, computers and other screen-based electronic products for children aged 0 to 3. The move is part of a broader national strategy to protect children's physiological "far-sight reserve" and curb the growing prevalence of myopia at its earliest stages. The notice, released by the Ministry of Education, the

Xinhua 8th December 2025 China launches joint National Games for Persons with Disabilities, Special Olympic Games in Greater Bay Area A total of 7,824 athletes from 34 delegations have registered for China's 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, with the main competition schedule beginning Tuesday across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. It is the first time the two events have been jointly hosted by the three regions of t

City News Service 7th December 2025 Voy Boys! How A Failed Film Project Kickstarted A Football Dream in Xinjiang Bilal Yasen sprints across the football pitch, a black blindfold covering his eyes, his foot deftly dribbling the ball before he winds up for a shot. As he moves, the 18-year-old shouts "wei wei wei" to alert his teammates – a call that has become the signature of his team, the Voy Boys, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's first blind football squad. Four years ago,

China Daily 4 th  December 2025 Zhang Xingjuan   Productive inclusion Jiangsu factory empowers people with disabilities through personal growth By Li Lei in Taicang Editor's note: Wednesday marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This is the first installment of a three-part series in which China Daily explores new trends and developments in promoting employment for people with disabilities — a key government priority for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).

China Daily 4th December 225 Liu Changle  Jiangsu car wash gives adults with autism drive to succeed By Li Lei in Huaian In a bright, spacious workshop filled with the gentle hum of water pumps and the rhythmic swish of brushes, Liu Changle guides a foam sponge in careful, deliberate arcs across a car door. Around him, other young men and women dry vehicles, or welcome customers with practiced smiles. Emblazoned on the back of each of their vests is the name of this special e

China Daily 3rd December 2025 Theater that unites all abilities A pan-disability theater troupe turns personal challenges into compelling performances that bridge understanding and compassion. By MENG WENJIE | On Dec 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a new song titled "I've Decided to be Born" was released. The track was performed by Chinese pop star Vinida and members from the Leyi (Pleasure) Theater Troupe, a unique theater collective of drama enthusias

A more widespread approach is the "Home for the Disabled" program, a nationwide network of community-based service centers. These centers typically organize sheltered work like processing or handicrafts, provide vocational training to enhance employability, and offer daily care alongside basic rehabilitation services. Jiangsu has pioneered a distinctive model by combining these centers with intangible cultural heritage preservation. This approach seeks to harness growing cons

IChongqing 3rd December 2025 Silent Determination. Deaf Chongqing Athlete Li Kui Wins Two Golds in One Day at Tokyo Deaflympics Published by Natalia Vakhrusheva When the national anthem played inside Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Nov. 22, 21-year-old Li Kui lifted his eyes toward the rising Chinese flag, a bright smile breaking across his face. For the young man from Wushan County who has lived his entire life in silence, the moment marked the culmination of a decade of dis

China Daily 3rd December 2025 ‘Silence Choir' gives voice to deaf children, opens hearts Youngsters from remote mountainous area overcome hurdles, soar on concert stages Emotional comeback The choir's performance at Beijing's Forbidden City Concert Hall in September was an emotional comeback. Out of its 15 members, three, including Yang Weiwei, have been with the choir since 2013. The oldest member is 21, and the youngest is 12. Before the performance began, each audience mem

Xinhua 3rd December 2025 Across China. Millennia-old craft weaves hope, opportunity for people with disabilities in north China Xinhua 3rd December 2025 Across China. Millennia-old craft weaves hope, opportunity for people with disabilities in north China Seated in a wheelchair, 39-year-old Li Peipei deftly twisted a strand of golden corn husk between her fingers, watching as a delicate earring materialized from the humble fibers. Restricted in mobility due to infantile paral

Bastille Post Global 3rd December 2025 AI sign language recognition facilitates communication at Games for Persons with Disabilities A sign language recognition system powered by artificial intelligence (AI) will offer improved convenience for participants in the upcoming 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games of China. Developed by Voibook, a tech company based in south China's Guangzhou City, the recognition system has b

Xinhua 2nd December 2025 China Focus.  Inclusive education empowering children with and without disabilities in China Editor: huaxia It was outdoor time and the playground at Special Education Experimental Kindergarten of Yinan County in the city of Linyi, east China's Shandong Province, was swarming with children. Nannan, 6, was one of them and could be seen running and laughing with her friends. This scene has become so common that nobody can even notice that Nannan, like s

Popular Science 22nd November 2025 New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites. By Mack DeGeurin A time traveler visiting from an earlier era might reasonably conclude that humanity has entered the age of cyborgs and cybernetics. Pedestrians regularly walk down city streets with tiny computers in their hands and even smaller digital devices shoved in their ear canals. Virtual reality headsets, though s

China Daily 25th November 2025 Communication bridge. AI can unlock new opportunities in diagnosing and supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder By Almaz Sharman Artificial intelligence technologies are advancing rapidly and finding a wide range of applications, including in medical science. One such area that offers great promise – supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and studying its causes – demands a special scientific approach. Despite de