Xinhua 17th May 2026 Feature. When researchers study challenges they live with Editor: huaxia A young researcher sitting in a wheelchair looked out at the audience in a Beijing conference hall and described a future in which blind people can move through crowded streets with devices capable of sensing danger before it arrives. "A guide device should do more than detect obstacles," he said. "It should work almost like a second pair of eyes." Around the room, heads nodded in r

China Daily 15th May 2026 China couple diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorder together have lost newborn baby Stricken pair thought to be first in China to fall ill with debilitating condition at same time; disorder may have come from pet hamster. A young Chinese couple who were both diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder a year after getting married have lost their newborn baby. The couple in northern China’s Tianjin municipality were diagnosed with Bickerstaff brainstem

Xinhua 17th May 2026 Feature. When researchers study challenges they live with Editor: huaxia A young researcher sitting in a wheelchair looked out at the audience in a Beijing conference hall and described a future in which blind people can move through crowded streets with devices capable of sensing danger before it arrives. "A guide device should do more than detect obstacles," he said. "It should work almost like a second pair of eyes." Around the room, heads nodded in re

BCI tech moves beyond research labs On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph. A world champion in para swimming and canoeing, Cai lost her leg in a traffic accident before her third birthday. For decades, navigating life on crutches meant that even a simple, spontaneous embrace required careful physical calculation. That changed

Globe Newswire 16th March 2026 Super Vision Technology’s i-NYS Implantable Device Approved in China, Breaking the Treatment Barrier for Congenital Nystagmus Super Vision A groundbreaking advancement in ophthalmology has been achieved as Super Vision Technology announced that its i-NYS (Extraocular Neuromuscular Stimulator Implant), the world’s first implantable treatment device for congenital nystagmus, has received market approval from the National Medical Products Administr

BCI tech moves beyond research labs On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable. For Cai, it is a hard-won triumph. A world champion in para swimming and canoeing, Cai lost her leg in a traffic accident before her third birthday. For decades, navigating life on crutches meant that even a simple, spontaneous embrace required careful physical calculation. That changed

MSN 24th April 2026 Man's metal best friend? Visually impaired people test robot guide dogs By Joe Rossiter The visually impaired in China are trialling robot guide dogs. The robo-pups can respond to their human's voice and communicate with them through a voice interaction system to allow them to move around safely. A trial run in Chengdu, in China's Sichuan Province, showed a woman holding the 'lead' as the four-legged robot led her down the street. Mounted on the four 'le

City News 24th April 2026 China Tech. “Nature” Publishes Research Report on Locally-Developed Gene Therapy for Deafness China Tech is a column dedicated to the innovations reshaping China – and, inevitably, the world. From cutting-edge AI labs and next-generation robotics to apps that redefine daily life, we explore the breakthroughs that emerge from the country's relentless drive for technological dominance. Some are game-changers, others cautionary tales, but all offer a gl

China Daily 16th April 2026 Exhibit by autistic kids raises awareness Young artists from special education institutions in Taiyuan showcase talent in dozens of paintings By ZHU XINGXIN in Taiyuan and CHEN LIANG In the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, a unique art exhibition recently opened, showcasing the works of children with physical and developmental disabilities. The event was aimed at raising awareness of the condition and fostering understanding, resp

Taipei Times 16 th April 2026 Study suggests olfactory system linked to autism By Jonathan Chin / Staff writer Taiwanese scientists have linked abnormalities in the olfactory region of mouse brains with behaviors connected to autism spectrum disorder, using a novel artificial intelligence (AI)-based brain mapping technology. Academic Sinica Institute of Molecular Biology distinguished research fellow Hsueh Yi-Ping (薛一蘋) and Institute of Information Science associate research

China Daily 4 th April 2026 Shanghai unveils first vocational competence assessment for autism rehabilitation services By He Qi Shanghai officially launched China's first specialized vocational competence assessment project for autism rehabilitation services on Thursday, during the 19th World Autism Awareness Day, addressing a gap in professional certification in this field nationwide. Led by the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau and evaluated by the city's vocational skills app

Xinhua 2nd April 2026 Qinhuangdao panda-themed healing base offers therapy for autistic kids Qinhuangdao in North China's Hebei province has launched a panda-themed healing base offering nature-based therapy for children with autism through close encounters with giant pandas. The initiative, designed to ease anxiety and foster emotional connection, reflects the city's growing commitment to developing innovative rehabilitation approaches for autism, local authorities said. The

China Daily 28th March 2026 Tech experts champion AI, bionics to support vulnerable groups By Li Hongyang Experts at the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing have emphasized the crucial role of cutting-edge technologies in supporting people with disabilities, calling for the development of a more inclusive society that effectively addresses the daily needs of this vulnerable group. They made the remarks at a sub-forum on Friday on the sidelines of the ZGC forum, one of China's

MSN 23rd March 2026 Chinese scientists develop AI-powered wearable to help visually impaired people 'see' A group of Chinese scientists has developed a wearable artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to help blind and visually impaired individuals move through the world with greater independence and confidence. Detailed in a recent study published in “Nature Machine Intelligence”, the system combines real-time video analysis, audio cues, and haptic feedback to guide use

Shanghai Ai'er Eye Hospital doctors diagnosed a patient with a rare genetic disorder during severe myopia treatment and advised on genetic screening, cardiac care, and family planning. The patient consulted Dr Cai Jinfeng about laser eye surgery. But Cai found clinical signs of Marfan syndrome, an inherited connective tissue disorder that affects organs and tissues. This condition usually affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels, and skeleton. Marfan syndrome is characterized b

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

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

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 19th January 2025 Disabled kids get gift of education Free rehabilitation center in Tianjin helps 400 children with cerebral palsy into the classroom By yandongjie@chinadaily.com.cn A pioneering rehabilitation model in northern China is breaking the cycle of poverty and disability, successfully transitioning over 100 children with cerebral palsy into the education system through a unique "zero-cost" therapy and schooling program. The Tianjin Jinnan Boneng Rehabili

Health Promotion Administration, Taiwan 8th January 2026 Eight Years of Rare Disease Care. Collaborative Efforts to Safeguard and Sustain Compassionate Care Since 2017, the Health Promotion Administration (HPA) has implemented the "Rare Disease Care Program," integrating multidisciplinary care teams to extend services from clinical settings into patients' daily lives while linking families to long-term care and social welfare resources. The program currently serves over 8,500