South China Morning Post 14th March 2026 Chinese man posts a big note on mother-in-law’s suitcase to seek help for her solo travel Thoughtful son-in-law goes the extra mile to make sure illiterate woman in her 60s is safe; Good Samaritan student on same flight offers help More than a million people online have been touched by a Chinese man who posted a huge note on his illiterate mother-in-law’s suitcase to help in case she needed help during her first solo flight. On Februar

China Daily 13th March 2026 Trusting thought to be its own light Remarkable courage, persistence of blind academic overcomes disability, inspires thousands of students By Zhao Xu In a modest room in the Wuchang district of Wuhan, Hubei province, time seems to move at its own gentle rhythm. Fingers glide quietly across yellowed pages, while a young university student reads aloud, patiently tracing formulas and diagrams. This is where Zhou Shun studies — a classroom, a library,

Xinhua 13th March 2026 Fashion show spotlights rare disease community A charity fashion show was held in Yantai, Shandong province, on Saturday to mark International Rare Disease Day and launch a new support network for affected families. The event brought together nearly 300 patients with rare diseases, medical experts, business representatives and volunteers. Through diverse and creative formats such as a fashion show, patient talk shows, a photography exhibition showcasing

Xinhua 11th March 2026 Fixing dreams. technicians power Paralympic athletes behind the scenes by Sportswriters Yao Youming and Jiao Ziqi Next to the dining hall of the Cortina Paralympic Village, technicians are busy repairing wheels, orthotics and prosthetics. The technicians are from German company Ottobock. Peter Franzel, head of exhibitions, sports and events, told Xinhua that the company has served as an official partner of the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Game

Bastille Post 12th March 2025 China to promote more balanced elderly care system to assist aging population China will roll out efforts to promote a more balanced elderly care system during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), with lawmakers proposing more comprehensive care solutions and financing to be allocated to assist the country's aging population. With nearly one-in-four people aged over 60 and life expectancy on the rise, China is facing one of its biggest soc

China Daily 10th March 2026 Learning the art of seeing beyond limitation This February, I journeyed through Fujian province with Wang Yongcheng, a deputy to the National People's Congress and the only visually impaired member among nearly 3,000 NPC deputies. My aim was to observe his work, but instead, I gained a profound lesson in what it truly means to "see" the world. At 58, Wang, a native of Fujian, cannot see with his eyes. Yet throughout our travels, he demonstrated rem

Bastille Post 8th March 2026 China's elderly care service vouchers benefit 892,000 people China's elderly care service vouchers for seniors with moderate to severe disabilities have benefited 892,000 people, with redemptions totaling 1.72 billion yuan (around 249 million U.S. dollars) so far this year, an official said on Saturday. Efforts have been made to boost the country's elderly care services and improve the well-being of older people, Civil Affairs Minister Lu Zhiyuan

China Daily 8th March 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics open with a celebration of resilience and inclusion By Wang Xiaoyu The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics officially opened on Friday with a unique ceremony emphasizing human resilience, inclusion, and solidarity at an ancient Roman arena in Italy. The two-hour show in Verona, about 170 kilometers east of Milan, marked the start of the largest Winter Paralympic Games in history. A total of 611 Para athletes from

Xinhua 8th March 2026 Cai Jiayun turns 'ordinary' grit into China's first Milan-Cortina Paralympic gold Cai Jiayun likes to describe himself as "just an ordinary person," but on Saturday the 25-year-old Chinese biathlete delivered an extraordinary performance, winning China's first gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Paralympic Winter Games. Cai captured the men's standing 7.5km biathlon title at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, securing not only China's first gold of the

City News Service Amateur Dancers' Performance to Conclude CNY Celebration March 7, 2026  to  March 8, 2026 Amateur dancing troupes in Shanghai are gathering at Shanghai International Dance Center Theater this weekend to conclude the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations with a special performance of their own. The annual Lantern Festival-themed performance is a public welfare project initiated in 2018, offering ordinary dance lovers the opportunity to perform on a professional

Media Outreach newswire 6th March 2026 Autism in Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China under the Spotlight The Hong Kong Autism Institute (HKAI) has announced a landmark collaboration with UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia and Special Olympics East Asia (SOEA) to promote the celebration of the World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) 2026 in Hong Kong SAR. World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) 2026 in Hong Kong SAR. is an observance designated by the United Nations, held annually on April

China Daily 3rd March 2026 Free genetic screenings benefit expectant mothers By Yuan Hui and Chen Meiling A government-funded screening program is helping families in the city of Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, identify potential health risks long before a child is born, or even conceived. The free package, valued at 4,286 yuan ($622.7), includes genetic screening before pregnancy, prenatal testing, newborn disease screening and follow-up health checks for children u

China Daily 25th February 2026 Ministry warns schools not to cut physical education classesMinistry warns schools not to cut physical education classes By Zou Shuo The Ministry of Education has launched a "health first" initiative, vowing to crack down on schools that cut physical education classes or confine students indoors during breaks, as new data shows significant improvements in student fitness over the past decade. At a meeting held in Beijing on Wednesday, officials

Xinhua 19th February 2026 Chinese research team develops AI-powered diagnostic system for rare diseases A Chinese research team has developed an AI-powered rare disease diagnostic system called DeepRare, setting a new record for diagnostic accuracy, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Nature. The diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases have long faced challenges in confirming cases without genetic testing, particularly in regions with limited access to suc

China Daily 12th February 2026 Subsidy program boosts care for Gansu seniors Gansu province has launched a monthly elderly care service consumption subsidy program for residents aged 60 and over who have been assessed as moderately, severely or completely disabled, local authorities said. Initiated by the Department of Gansu Provincial Civil Affairs, the program began in January and will run for 12 consecutive months, with the current phase scheduled to conclude on Dec 31. El

Bastille Post 8th February 2025 China's first humanoid robot for autism treatment offers new possibilities for rehabilitation China's first humanoid robot for diagnosis and treatment of autism has opened up new possibilities for autism rehabilitation and long-term care. More than 13 million people in China are living with autism. Difficulties in screening, intervention, and rehabilitation have remained urgent challenges for their families. The humanoid robot is capable of pre

Global Times 6th February 2026 Feeling the darkness: Journey in the Guangming Experience Hall reveals how empathy grows when sight taken away and listening begins By Liang Rui Inside a "cafe," 25-year-old guide Liu Suwei handed out six small bottles and asked visitors to identify the scents inside.  Yet after "losing vision," a Global Times reporter found that even familiar smells became strangely elusive.  Jasmine, red dates… Scents once instantly recognizable at that moment

China Daily 30th Jan 2026 ‘Silent cafes' a strong voice for disabled workers Businesses located inside government buildings change public perceptions, create new jobs Local officials have praised the placement of silent cafes inside government buildings. By situating the cafes in hubs frequented by professionals and businesspeople, the project integrates people with disabilities into the professional world, directly showcasing their capabilities to potential employers. Before

China Daily. 23rd January 2026 Raising a glass to accessibility HandyCup pub fosters a community of people with disabilities and the able-bodied, spreading compassion and acceptance, Wang Xin reports. By Wang Xin Fu Ming, a 38-year-old business owner with a physical disability who is dedicated to promoting accessibility, recently celebrated his birthday with a heartwarming crowd of friends at Pub HandyCup in Shanghai. As the first accessible pub in China, owned by Xia Yujie,

Xinhua 23rd January 2026 China Focus. Bridging life and death, resolving the final dilemmas of vulnerable seniors Editor: Huaxia Ms. Luo, a widow in her 70s living in Shanghai, spent most of her days consumed by worry for her son, who has an intellectual disability. Her twilight years, she said, had been shadowed by questions of who will care for him after she is gone, and how she should manage family assets to secure his future livelihood. But recently, some of her worries h