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Disability-inclusive youth band wins national recognition
China Daily 15th October 2025 Disability-inclusive youth band wins national recognition By Deng Rui and Tan Yingzi Emerging from over 400 participants nationwide, the band secured an impressive fourth place in the mixed-age group category. They also received a special award from the festival's organizing committee. "The challenges we faced were beyond imagination," said Deng Han, their guiding teacher. "While others rely on listening to melodies and reading sheet musi
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Blind writer in rural China carves her own path with words
Xinhua 15th October 2025 Blind writer in rural China carves her own path with words Lan Yezhen drinks water while walking in a residential area with her sons in Fengshan County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 14, 2025. Lan Yezhen, a visually impaired writer from rural Guangxi, has carved a path of resilience through words. Life took a harsh turn when she had to forgo the national college entrance examination after her mother's passing. She then spent yea
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China reports significant progress in child welfare provision
China Daily 10th October 2025 China reports significant progress in child welfare provision By LI HONGYANG China has significantly...
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Inclusive hiring alters lives of disabled people
China Daily 10th October 2025 Inclusive hiring alters lives of disabled people On a recent sweltering afternoon in Jixi, Northeast...
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Chinese-Dutch man, born without thumbs, gains viral fame for inventive life hacks
South China Morning Post 8th October 2025 Chinese-Dutch man, born without thumbs, gains viral fame for inventive life hacks...
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China comedian inspires many despite disabilities; viewers celebrate his ‘optimistic mindset’
South China Morning Post 29th September 2025 China comedian inspires many despite disabilities; viewers celebrate his ‘ optimistic...
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Profile. Visually impaired erhu player Yang Enhua brings traditional Chinese music to the world
South China Morning Post 26 th September 2025 Profile. Visually impaired erhu player Yang Enhua brings traditional Chinese music to the...
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Harbin wax carver overcomes polio to inspire other disabled peopleArtisan uses skills to help people like him find job opportunities
China Daily 18th China 2025 Harbin wax carver overcomes polio to inspire other disabled people Artisan uses skills to help people like...
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Most devoted’ Chinese man gains online praise for caring for blind wife for 12 years
South China Morning Post 12th October 2025 Most devoted ’ Chinese man gains online praise for caring for blind wife for 12 years After...
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China honors model teachers in celebration of Teachers' Day
China Daily 10th September 2025 China honors model teachers in celebration of Teachers' Day China named 24 teachers and a group of...
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Armless Chinese man delivers food on unicycle, uses lips to navigate phone to call customers
South China Morning Post 8th September 2025 Armless Chinese man delivers food on unicycle, uses lips to navigate phone to call customers...
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Smart technologies empower people with disabilities
Xinhua 8th September 2025 China Focus. Smart technologies empower people with disabilities Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia Jiang...
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Changsha cafe brews unity, empathy
China Daily 8 th September 2025 Changsha cafe brews unity, empathy Amid the bustle of Changsha, capital of Hunan province, a coffee shop...
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Mountain girl from family with tortured history of mental illness, disability sets sights on helping others like herself
South China Morning Post 7th September 2025 Mountain girl from family with tortured history of mental illness, disability sets sights on...
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Blind China orphan turned US aircraft engineer recalls being pushed into lake by grandpa
South China Morning Post 7th September 2025 Blind China orphan turned US aircraft engineer recalls being pushed into lake by grandpa...
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Beijing expo to showcase state-of-the-art assistive devices for disabled and elderly
China Daily 5th September 2025 Beijing expo to showcase state-of-the-art assistive devices for disabled and elderly By Cheng Si The Care...
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Grocery store in S China's Dongguan gives young people with disabilities real work experience
People ’ s Daily 3rd September 2025 Grocery store in S China's Dongguan gives young people with disabilities real work experience A...
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Chinese ‘folded boy’ goes home, stands upright after 4 operations to break, reset body
South China Morning Post 28th AUGUST 2025 Chinese ‘ folded boy ’ goes home, stands upright after 4 operations to break, reset body...
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Three-day art festival of disabled people opens in Wuhan
ECNS 20th August 2025 Three-day art festival of disabled people opens in Wuhan China launched the 11th art performance festival of...
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Disabled people find a 'cozy haven' in centerCommunity offers a range of services to vulnerable group
China Daily 8th August 2025 Disabled people find a 'cozy haven' in center Community offers a range of services to vulnerable group...
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