UA News Vision impairment linked to higher dementia risk in Hong Kong A long-term study in Hong Kong involving 15,576 people aged 65 and older linked moderate and severe vision impairment to a higher risk of subsequently developing dementia. According to News-Medical, participants were followed for up to 16 years. How the study was conducted The sample included Chinese people living in the community who did not have dementia at the start of the observation period. The partici

China Daily 12th October 2026 AI tool aims to bridge communication divide By HAN JINGYAN Chinese entrepreneur Cheng Lu is exploring whether multimodal artificial intelligence can bring benefits beyond productivity gains to people long underserved by technology. Cheng, a former Google developer relations program manager and Hugging Face Fellow, has developed the AI accessibility concept EchoBridge to focus on communication barriers between people who use sign language and thos

East China Normal University (ECNU) REVIEW OF EDUCATION 30th September 2026 ECNU Beyond the classroom. What does successful inclusive education really look like in China? Inclusive education seeks to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities, have access to appropriate educational opportunities in the least restrictive environment. In China, the policy known as "Learning in Regular Classrooms" (LRC) has become the primary educational placement for students

China Daily 9th October 2026 Innovative eye implant brings hope to blind After spending more than 30 years navigating life in relative darkness, a visually impaired man, surnamed Qiu, believed the prospect of regaining some sight was gone forever. However, Qiu is now able to recognize and write numerals, Chinese and English characters, grasp items with his hands, and avoid obstacles when walking. Thanks to the latest developments in brain-computer interface technology, some s

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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