Xinhua 21st May 2026 China Focus. Ramp by ramp, China goes barrier-free For Deng Hongyan, a Beijing-based landscape architect who uses a wheelchair, a 10-centimeter step was once enough to turn a simple trip for coffee into an ordeal. Like many busy professionals, she simply wanted to grab her daily coffee. But a single step at the entrance of a cafe in her office park became a major obstacle. She often had to ask strangers to go inside and buy the coffee for her, something t

China Daily 20th May 2026 Beijing workshop uses 3D printing to empower disabled workers By Li Lei A subdistrict in Beijing is testing a new model to integrate people with disabilities into the cultural and creative economy by equipping them with 3D-printing skills, as local authorities seek sustainable ways to boost employment and social inclusion. On Tuesday, the Sanlitun 3D Printing Digital Workshop for People with Disabilities — an employment program backed by the Sanlitun

Macau Today 19th May 2026 Macau's Inclusion Conference & Festival kicks off 1st day of discussions & activities Keynote speeches, art workshops, and consultation sessions directly between parents and experts took place at MGM COTAI for the first day of the free-admission Inclusion Conference & Festival, a key platform for neurodiversity, inclusive education, and mental health dialogue. Yesterday’s first day of the conference, supported by integrated resort operator MGM, gathe

China Daily 18th May 2026 From patient to pioneer Over a decade after a life-changing accident, amputee Cai Lu forges ahead with successful prosthetics business By LI LEI Twelve years ago, doctors told Cai Lu he would never walk again. This week, as China marks its 36th National Disability Day, the 34-year-old is proving them wrong — not just by walking, but by running a prosthetics firm whose clients include Paralympic gold medalists. Cai's journey from a 35-day coma to cofo

China Daily 18th May 2026 Judicial services made more accessible to nation's persons with disabilities Ed DC exJudicial services have been made more accessible to people with disabilities in recent years, thanks to intensified collaboration between courts and disabled persons' federations. With details of five landmark cases released on Sunday, National Disability Day, the Supreme People's Court and the China Disabled Persons' Federation reaffirmed their commitment to better

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

Xinhua 3rd May 2026 China Focus. AI drives new career frontiers in China In a film and TV studio in Shanghai's Lingang New Area, Lu Guozong sits alone before a computer screen, with no heavy cameras, lighting crews, or bustling set assistants in sight. Yet, with a few keystrokes on an AI workflow platform, he turns a spark of imagination into a high-definition cinematic video with fluid camera movements. "AI is a productivity tool, but more importantly, it is a partner worki

Xinhua 3rd May 2026 China Focus. AI drives new career frontiers in China In a film and TV studio in Shanghai's Lingang New Area, Lu Guozong sits alone before a computer screen, with no heavy cameras, lighting crews, or bustling set assistants in sight. Yet, with a few keystrokes on an AI workflow platform, he turns a spark of imagination into a high-definition cinematic video with fluid camera movements. "AI is a productivity tool, but more importantly, it is a partner worki

The People 30th March 2026 Blind Dad Shocks Internet with the Unique Way He's Able to Tell His Baby Twins Apart (Exclusive) "Your potential is greater than the barriers you see in front of you," Souleyman Bah, a 27-year-old dad, tells PEOPLE By Kayla Grant Souleyman Bah, diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, shares his journey as a blind dad to inspire and support others The father of three uses his remaining senses to adapt to parenting challenges and shares tips on social m

China Daily 27th April 2026 Large number of Chinese students using AI tools, nationwide survey finds By Zou Shuo More than 60 percent of primary and secondary school students in China have used artificial intelligence, and nearly one in five do so regularly, according to a recently released nationwide survey. The survey, conducted by the China Youth and Children Research Center from June to August last year, covered more than 8,500 students from seven regions in China, includ

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

The Standard, Hong Kong 4th April 2026 HK airport unveils city ’ s first free sensory facility for travelers with hidden disabilities By Winona Cheung Hong Kong International Airport has opened the city ’ s first free multi-sensory facility designed to provide travelers with invisible disabilities a safe and calming space, helping them reduce travel-related stress and prepare for their journey in a busy airport environment. The 30-square-meter Sensory Corner, located in the r

China Daily 31st March 2026 Writer with cerebral palsy pens love letter to Yinxu culture By Shi Baoyin and Qi Xin Zhao Dian, a 38-year-old with cerebral palsy from Anyang, Henan province, concentrates as she taps on a mobile phone screen, while the rest of her body stays completely still. Books are stacked in piles around her. Zhao's mother, Zhao Li, 66, keeps a few books set aside, making them easy for her to reach whenever she needs them. Though Zhao Dian has never spent a

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 25th March 2026 Aier Eye Hospital advances vision care Growing public awareness of eye health, supportive government policies, and lifestyle changes are driving sustained demand for ophthalmic services in China, a senior executive at Aier Eye Hospital Group said in a recent interview. Zhang Yongmei, vice president of Aier Eye Hospital Group, told TV TOKYO that the sector has expanded steadily in recent years, with increases in both outpatient visits and surgeries