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Chinese research team develops groundbreaking prosthetic hand
China Daily 1st February 2025 Chinese research team develops groundbreaking prosthetic hand A research team from the University of...
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Cafe in NW China Brews Opportunities for People with Disabilities
While preparing a cup of Americano, 20-year-old barista Zheng Hong may occasionally fumble or pause due to uncertainty. Yet, what he...
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China Disabled Persons' Federation hosts 2025 New Year cultural exchange
china.org.cn 27th January 2025 China Disabled Persons' Federation hosts 2025 New Year cultural exchange The China Disabled Persons'...
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When dogs become therapists
When dogs become therapists A growing army of trained animals is helping people — from autistic children to the elderly — enjoy more...
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Would you like to have a nursing robot when you get old?
Global Times 14th January 2024 Would you like to have a nursing robot when you get old? 'Hi, robot, where is my key?' By Leng Shumei...
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Blind couple sets milestone by completing marathon
China Daily 13th January 2025 Blind couple sets milestone by completing marathon By TAN YINGZI and DENG RUI Guides running alongside...
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Hidden in Plain Sight: China’s Visually Impaired Still Struggle to be Seen
The World of Chinese December 2024 Hidden in Plain Sight: China’s Visually Impaired Still Struggle to be Seen A lack of braille signage...
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Test of Will: The Disabled Students Striving to Access Higher Ed
Sixth Tone 11th December 2024 Test of Will: The Disabled Students Striving to Access Higher Ed A partially sighted student who felt he...
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China improves accessible facilities for visually impaired individuals. Think tank report
China Daily 3rd December 2024 China improves accessible facilities for visually impaired individuals. Think tank report China has...
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Feature. Special cafe provides employment, safe development space for people with autism
Xinhua 3rd December 2024 Feature. Special cafe provides employment, safe development space for people with autism Duoduo, a 24-year-old...
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You have a disease that will make you blind. How do you prepare to lose a key function?
South China Morning Post 3rd December 2024 You have a disease that will make you blind. How do you prepare to lose a key function? Hong...
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The Poet Changing China’s View of Disability — Through Dance
Sixth Tone 18th November 2024 The Poet Changing China’s View of Disability — Through Dance Yu Xiuhua became a sensation with her raunchy...
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Disabled deserve ease of access to services.
South China Morning Post 15th November 2024 Disabled deserve ease of access to services. Case of Hong Kong Paralympic champion Ho...
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Chinese skipper Xu Jingkun makes historic debut in Vendee Globe
Xinhua 11th November 2024 Chinese skipper Xu Jingkun makes historic debut in Vendee Globe As the first-ever Chinese skipper to compete in...
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Across China. Traditional crafts weave new livelihoods for women in NW China
China Daily 11th November 2024 Across China. Traditional crafts weave new livelihoods for women in NW China In an intangible cultural...
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Over 1,500 schools launch new alliance to promote inclusive education
China Daily 31st October 2024 Over 1,500 schools launch new alliance to promote inclusive education With the aim to promote equitable and...
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Watery Wuzhen puts on a wave of shows
China Daily 3rd November 2024 Watery Wuzhen puts on a wave of shows Annual theater festival turns ancient town into giant stage, with...
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'Life is a lottery’. Fostering the will to live for those with an incurable disease
Shanghai Daily 2nd November 2024 'Life is a lottery’. Fostering the will to live for those with an incurable disease By Lu Feiran The...
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Marathons thrive in China, boosting economic growth. Visually impaired runners embrace opportunity to participate in events
China Daily 1st October 2024 Marathons thrive in China, boosting economic growth. Visually impaired runners embrace opportunity to...
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Inclusion moves forward. Deaf Hong Kong dancer on using sign language in choreography, movement to express himself
South China Morning Post 15th January 2023 Inclusion moves forward. Deaf Hong Kong dancer on using sign language in choreography,...
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