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China Focus. AI drives new career frontiers in China
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
Chris McMillan
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China Focus. AI drives new career frontiers in China
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
Chris McMillan
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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 da
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
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Large number of Chinese students using AI tools, nationwide survey finds
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
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BCI tech moves beyond research labs
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
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Man's metal best friend? Visually impaired people test robot guide dogs
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
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China Tech. “Nature” Publishes Research Report on Locally-Developed Gene Therapy for Deafness
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
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HK airport unveils city’s first free sensory facility for travelers with hidden disabilitiesBy Winona Cheung
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
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Writer with cerebral palsy pens love letter to Yinxu culture
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
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Tech experts champion AI, bionics to support vulnerable groups
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
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Chinese scientists develop AI-powered wearable to help visually impaired people 'see'
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
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Eye Patient Diagnosed With a Rare Genetic Disorder During Myopia Treatment
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
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Aier Eye Hospital advances vision care
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
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Trusting thought to be its own light
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,
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Fixing dreams. technicians power Paralympic athletes behind the scenes
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
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Free genetic screenings benefit expectant mothers
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
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Chinese research team develops AI-powered diagnostic system for rare diseases
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
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China's first humanoid robot for autism treatment offers new possibilities for rehabilitation
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
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Feeling the darkness: Journey in the Guangming Experience Hall reveals how empathy grows when sight taken away and listening begins
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
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Artificial intelligence unlocks silver screen for people with disabilities
China Daily 3rd January 2026 Artificial intelligence unlocks silver screen for people with disabilities By Li Jing The screening hall fell quiet as the film began. Soon, a steady narration described the gestures, expressions and moments that could not be seen by people with visual impairments. For them, cinema unfolded not through images, but through language. That calm, precise and unmistakably familiar voice belonged to Chinese actor Hu Ge, recreated through artificial inte
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