Xinhua 23rd May 2026 China Focus. Guide dogs help visually impaired individuals secure easier living by Xinhua writers Yue Yuanyuan, Tian Ying, Zhang Boqun Whether negotiating the bustling streets, tackling the crowded subways or strolling through the tranquil parks of Beijing, Wang Zhihua is always accompanied by a Labrador in a bright red vest. "This is Ms. Mango, my guide dog and also a beloved member of my family," said the 43-year-old visually impaired man. International

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

Xinhua 15th May 2026 Feature. China's State Council press hall welcomes first guide dog Editor: huaxia As journalists gathered in the press hall of China's State Council Information Office on Friday afternoon, a special guest quietly joined them on stage, a Labrador retriever named "Aiju." Calmly sitting beside its visually impaired owner, the guide dog became the first of its kind to enter the State Council Information Office's briefing room. Aiju's owner, Wang Zhihua, heads

China Daily 15th May 2026 China couple diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorder together have lost newborn baby Stricken pair thought to be first in China to fall ill with debilitating condition at same time; disorder may have come from pet hamster. A young Chinese couple who were both diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder a year after getting married have lost their newborn baby. The couple in northern China’s Tianjin municipality were diagnosed with Bickerstaff brainstem

China Daily 15th May 2026 Disabled speak on how Chinese modernization can serve equal access Five people with disabilities took the podium at a government news conference in Beijing on Friday to encourage their peers to contribute fully to the nation's modernization drive. The speakers shared personal stories of overcoming barriers in transport, tourism, employment and the arts. https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/15/

China Daily 6th May 2025 China plans more steps to encourage people with disabilities in grassroots sports By Wang Xiaoyu China aims to further promote grassroots sports participation among people with disabilities alongside the development of elite-level disability sport, following a record-breaking performance at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games, authorities said recently. At the Winter Paralympics that concluded on March 15 in Italy, China recorded its best

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 29th April 2026 Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure By Zoey Zhang A 21-year-old man from central China, whose greatest wish is for his parents to stop having more children, sells pork to support his six younger siblings. In April, Sun Pan, from Shaoyang in Hunan province, captured nationa

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

China Daily 3rd May 2026 A journey of rare courage Liu Kaixin wants to spread awareness about her condition so that other patients get treated earlier By MO JINGXI Open Liu Kaixin's social media page and the first thing you see is a close-up of her face: long hair, large-framed glasses and a feeding tube running from one nostril. Then comes her light, gentle voice when she speaks to viewers as if they were friends. "Many people leave comments on my videos saying, 'It's heartb

China Daily 29th April 2026 Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure By Zoey Zhang A 21-year-old man from central China, whose greatest wish is for his parents to stop having more children, sells pork to support his six younger siblings. In April, Sun Pan, from Shaoyang in Hunan province, captured nationa

City News Service 22nd April 2026 Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort and Joy to Autistic Teens For 16-year-old Xiao Xia, holding a pet dog in his arms was a first-time experience. Though nervous, he wore a smile and said he felt happy. "I don't have a pet at home, so it's really nice to play with a dog," shared the teenage boy with autism. He was among a group of autistic children taking part in a special charity activity at the Dapuqiao Neighborhood Health Center in Shanghai's Huang

China Daily 18th April 2026 China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone An 81-year-old Chinese woman dubbed “ the strongest Chinese mother” was born without limbs and managed to raise three children. The octogenarian who has moved many people online sewed with her mouth and used her elbows to hold chopsticks while looking after her family. Wang Yushi, 81, from Baiyin in Gansu province, northern China, was born with a congenital di

Disabled Woman Said She Was Fine And Didn ’ t Need Emergency Care, But Her Sibling Ignored Her Wishes And Sent Her Into A Hospital Anyway Nothing gets messier faster than someone deciding they know your needs better than you do. When a disabled woman said she was fine and did not need emergency care, her sibling ignored her repeated “ no” and had her taken to the hospital anyway. The end result caused quite the drama between them. https://twistedsifter.com/2026/04/disabled-wo

The Hong Kong Standard 18th April 2026 Single mom with breast cancer begs for more time with her son by Khan Heeba Lazmi A single mother in Hong Kong was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her son was born. Just as she was fighting the disease with all her strength, fate dealt another heavy blow – her young son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Struggling to care for her child while covering her own mounting medical expenses, she has

China Daily 16th April 2026 Exhibit by autistic kids raises awareness Young artists from special education institutions in Taiyuan showcase talent in dozens of paintings By ZHU XINGXIN in Taiyuan and CHEN LIANG In the northern Chinese city of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, a unique art exhibition recently opened, showcasing the works of children with physical and developmental disabilities. The event was aimed at raising awareness of the condition and fostering understanding, resp

Xinhua 7th April 2026 Feature. Intellectually disabled artists paint lives beyond definition at Art Basel Hong Kong Art Basel, long known for spotlighting expensive canvases, rare materials, and renowned creators, concluded this year's Hong Kong edition at the end of March, where a modest, quiet exhibition space has drawn a large number of visitors to pause and linger. Inside the booth, there was no showmanship, no gimmicks, but only the trees, stone houses, vehicles, and p

Xinhua 13th March 2026 Fashion show spotlights rare disease community A charity fashion show was held in Yantai, Shandong province, on Saturday to mark International Rare Disease Day and launch a new support network for affected families. The event brought together nearly 300 patients with rare diseases, medical experts, business representatives and volunteers. Through diverse and creative formats such as a fashion show, patient talk shows, a photography exhibition showcasing

China Daily 4 th April 2026 Shanghai unveils first vocational competence assessment for autism rehabilitation services By He Qi Shanghai officially launched China's first specialized vocational competence assessment project for autism rehabilitation services on Thursday, during the 19th World Autism Awareness Day, addressing a gap in professional certification in this field nationwide. Led by the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau and evaluated by the city's vocational skills app

Xinhua 1st April 2026 China Focus. From learning to earning, China explores new support for autistic adults Though it was winter vacation, 17-year-old Yangyang started his day early, walked to the supermarket on his own and returned home to whip up a bowl of seafood noodles for his younger sister. To outsiders, he seemed like a caring and responsible older brother with a passion for cooking, yet only his parents truly understood the immense effort involved in helping Yangyang