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AI vests help pull out all the stops for ADHD students
Radio Television HK (RTHK) 15th December 2025 AI vests help pull out all the stops for ADHD students A research team at The Education University of Hong Kong has created the world's first AI-powered smart vest to help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) improve their focus and classroom behaviour. According to the team, an estimated 6.4 percent of children and adolescents live with ADHD in the city, meaning tens of thousands of students struggle dai
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Retired artist turns teacher to inspire next generation of talent
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
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AI glasses can't replace mobile phones. Instead, they aim to "eliminate" traditional glasses.
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
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Screen ban urged to protect kids' eyesight
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
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New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more
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
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Communication bridge. AI can unlock new opportunities in diagnosing and supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder
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
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Experts advocate smart tech to advance inclusive TV
China Daily 15th November 2025 Experts advocate smart tech to advance inclusive TV Special educators from China, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Singapore convene at the Third International Conference on High-Quality Development in Special Education in Beijing, on Nov 13, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn ] A global panel of special education experts has emphasized the critical role of smart technologies in creating inclusive classrooms, a need heightened
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China Tech. Shanghai Experts Lead Research on Congenital Deafness Genetic Therapy Guideline
City News Service 4th November 2025 China Tech. Shanghai Experts Lead Research on Congenital Deafness Genetic Therapy Guideline by Cai Wenjun China Tech is a column dedicated to the innovations reshaping China – and, inevitably, the world. From cutting-edge AI labs and next-gen robotics to homegrown 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
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Across China. Mountain schools achieve zero myopia by boosting outdoor activity
Xinhua 3rd November 2025 Across China. Mountain schools achieve zero myopia by boosting outdoor activity In the remote mountains of southwest China's Yunnan Province, three elementary schools have achieved what seems like a fairy tale, with not a single student wearing glasses. These schools, Wantang Primary School in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Lafu Primary School and Gedi Primary School in Pu'er City, have maintained a zero myopia record among their students,
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China’s institutional innovation, growing public engagement ensure dignity, inclusion for people affected by rare diseases
Global Daily 5th November 2025 China ’ s institutional innovation, growing public engagement ensure dignity, inclusion for people affected by rare diseases From rare to remarkable By Shan Jie In China, the rare disease community is gradually emerging from the "silent margins" and entering the public eye. In the past, these individuals were often associated with words like "loneliness" and "fate." Today, however, their stories are being woven into the country's institutional a
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High-tech on display at smart healthcare zone
China Daily High-tech on display at smart healthcare zone By QIU QUANLIN At a smart healthcare exhibition booth inside the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, a wheelchair demonstrates its ability to independently navigate the stairs, attracting the attention of many foreign visitors. "It is not just a wheelchair — it is a robot with the form and function of a wheelchair," said Huang Zhou, deputy general manager of XSTO Co, which is based in Zhong
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Xizang sees steady growth in disability services
Xinhua 1st October 2025 Xizang sees steady growth in disability services Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has allocated a total...
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China shares "dividend of intelligence" with the world
Xinhua 15th September 2025 China shares "dividend of intelligence" with the world At the recently held 2025 World Smart Industry Expo in...
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China's gene therapy research making strides to restore sight for RP patients
China Daily 7th August 2025 China's gene therapy research making strides to restore sight for RP patients At 61, a retinitis pigmentosa...
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Number of employees with disabilities in China reaches 9.01m. China Disabled Persons' Federatio
Global Times 21st July 2025 Number of employees with disabilities in China reaches 9.01m. China Disabled Persons' Federation Number of...
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China hits 97 pct enrollment rate for disabled students in compulsory education
Xinhua 22nd July 2025 China hits 97 pct enrollment rate for disabled students in compulsory education The enrollment rate of children and...
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Guangxi's fight against thalassemia offers new hope to patients worldwide
Xinhua 11th July 2025 Guangxi's fight against thalassemia offers new hope to patients worldwide For seven-year-old Nina from Laos, a...
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Revolutionary laser eye procedure now available
Guangdong News 7th July 2025 Revolutionary laser eye procedure now available The introduction of the Zeiss VisuMax 800 device has reduced...
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Eyeing new ways to curb myopia among students
Xinhua 1st July 2025 Eyeing new ways to curb myopia among students At a primary school in Jinan, Shandong province, students are...
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Evolution of creativity forms a gateway
China Daily 23rd June 2025 Evolution of creativity forms a gateway Technology boosts entertainment and education to make designing more...
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