China Daily 10th September 2026 19-year-old with DMD enrolls at Shanxi University with electric wheelchair Nineteen-year-old Zhang Zexin took the gaokao like millions of his peers, and his score won him a place at Shanxi University. On Sept 5, he arrived on campus in his electric wheelchair to complete his enrollment, joining more than 12,000 fellow freshmen. Zhang was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)—a genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle degenerat

Xinhua 9th September 2026 The university overture of a visually impaired freshman Wang Taifan, who took part in the performance of the Paralympic Anthem at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, recently began his college life as a musicology freshman at the Special Education College of Beijing Union University. Born in Tongliang District of southwest China's Chongqing, Wang lost his sight at the age of 12 due to an eye disease. After being enrolled

China Daily 9th September 2026 Plan to boost special education nationally Focus on building inclusive, accessible system for children with disabilities A new action plan, released by China's Ministry of Education and six other central government departments, has set a target to maintain the 97 percent enrollment rate of school-age children with disabilities in compulsory education through 2030. Released on Aug 31, the plan outlines a comprehensive push to build a high-quality

South China Morning Post 26th August 2026 Chinese wife, 90, inspires millions by preserving Alzheimer’s husband’s dignity A 90-year-old woman in Beijing is devoted to caring for her husband with Alzheimer’s disease, determined to safeguard not only his health but also his dignity. Wen Bo and her husband, who is two years older, first met as secondary school classmates. After several years of long-distance courtship, they married in 1960. Together, they raised two sons and emb

South China Morning Post 20th August 2026 ‘Die on the road, not in hospital’. Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides By Zoey Zhang A man from eastern China has spent a decade travelling with his partially paralysed wife, claiming that life on the road has made her “100 times” more spirited. Liu Peijin, 69, a former serviceman fro

China Daily 13th August 2026 Disabled singer revives folk melodies Shaanxi artist uses Shaanbei songs to kindle a love for musical storytelling By Li Lei Shaanbei folk songs, a musical storytelling tradition from northwestern China, were once the working chants of farmers in the region. For Wang Zhong, a singer with a walking disability from rural Shaanxi province, they became a mission and a source of strength. Wang grew up in Zhangjiayao, a small village in the loess hills

South China Morning Post 15th August 2026 ‘Happiest person’. Chinese husband dedicates 25 years to caring for severely paraplegic wife The story of a devoted couple from central China, where the husband has lovingly cared for his severely paraplegic wife for 25 years, has touched the hearts of millions on social media throughout mainland China. The couple live in Pingdingshan, Henan province. In 2001, 36-year-old Jia Fang suffered a horrific fall from a cliff while riding a

ECNS 3rd August 2026 Young musicians with autism take Singapore stage in inclusive concert Ecns.cn Editor：Zhang Dongfang A cross‑border musical collaboration took place on Saturday at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music in Singapore, where young autistic musicians from Shanghai shared the stage with a local children's orchestra. The performance vividly demonstrated the power of music to promote self‑expression and support social inclusion. https://www.ecns.cn/m/cns-wire/

South China Morning Post 31st July 2026 Paralysis inspires Chinese man to build mind-controlled wheelchair that wins top prize A man from southeastern China transformed his experience with paralysis into a source of inspiration, creating a mind-controlled wheelchair prototype in just 48 hours during a technology competition. Wang Ning, 33, and his wife from Shenzhen recently took part in a Shanghai-based Hackathon hosted by RedNote, where they earned first prize in the hardwa

Xinhua 27th July 2026 China to foster smart rehabilitation powered by brain-computer interface China will support rehabilitation training for people with disabilities by fostering application scenarios for smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology during the 2026-2030 period, according to the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF). https://english.news.cn/20260727/312731e5f7a14176afdec4c4f0aee6d9/c.html

Hong Kong Standard 27th July 2026 HK airport offers sensory escape to ready autistic travelers for flights A calming space with adjustable lighting and padded walls is now available at Hong Kong International Airport, helping passengers with autism and other hidden disabilities cope with travel stress in the busy airport environment. Located in the restricted area of Terminal 1, the Sensory Corner is the city’s first free multi-sensory facility designed to prepare neurodiver

Hong Kong Standard 15th July 2026 Aiden Cheng overcomes vision loss to become WYHK top scorer Despite having less than 10 percent vision because of a progressive eye condition, Aiden Cheng Tsz-in of Wah Yan College, Hong Kong has been named one of the 24 top scorers in this year’s Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination. Cheng attained the top grade of 5** in six subjects, including his electives in history, geography and economics, while living with a worsening

Xinhua 13th July 2026 Olympic champion Chen shares power of sports for children with visual impairment. Children should never be confined to a single, predefined path in life, Olympic diving champion Chen Yuxi said while speaking with a group of children with visual impairments at a summer camp in Beijing on Sunday evening. After recounting her journey of learning to dive and competing at major tournaments, Chen told the group: "The world is diverse, and the version you perce

South China Morning Post 12th July 2026 Man’s selfless act in 2019 saving child during fall left him brain-damaged but wife’s devotion to his recovery wins online praise By Zoey Zhang A woman in central China has captured the hearts of many online after helping her husband emerge from a year's-long vegetative state by biting his toes to stimulate his nerves. Song Mei, 45, a former kindergarten art teacher from Henan province, and her husband Zhao Jinqian, a waterproofing work

Asianet News 1st July 2026 Lost After Boarding Wrong Train, Deaf Man in China Reunites With Family After 35 Years By Shweta Kumari SYNOPSIS A deaf and non-speaking man from central China has been reunited with his biological family after being separated from them for 35 years, following an unexpected train journey that changed his life. A playful childhood adventure turned into a heartbreaking separation that lasted more than three decades before a deaf and non-speaking ma

Gulf News 1st July 2026 A deaf man reunites with family 35 years after boarding wrong train as a child A childhood train ride changed his life. DNA finally brought him back to his family By Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor Dubai: He was only four years old when he wandered onto a train while playing at a railway station in China's Henan province. By the time adults realised he was alone, the train had already left. Lei Zeqing couldn't tell anyone who he was. Deaf from bir

LA Times 29th June 2026 An Educator’s Bond With Those in a World of Silence By May Zhou Kathryn Johnson’s connection to China started with a Chinese family in her community in 1999, when a child of Chinese heritage died in a swimming pool. At that time, she was a teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing at a public school in St. Cloud, Minnesota. “I wanted to help the family out in some way. So, we got white carnations and sold the carnations to help pay for the funeral,” Joh

China Daily 28th June 2026 Against all odds, blind teen earns place among nation's academic elite Guo Bin, a 19-year-old student from Shanxi province, has ranked first nationwide on China's undergraduate medical entrance track for students with disabilities, scoring 721 out of 800 points to secure admission to a dual-degree program at Changchun University. Guo, who lost his sight at the age of 6, will matriculate this September in Jilin province to concurrently study traditio

Beijing Review June 26, 2026 Model Youth By Lu Yan In Beijing on April 27, Xinjiang native Guzailinuer Abula received a 2026 China Youth May Fourth Medal, the country's top award that recognizes outstanding young figures. This year, 29 individuals and 30 organizations received China Youth May Fourth Medal in recognition of their remarkable contributions to sectors including scientific research, rural revitalization, green economy development and public services. Where heart t

China Daily Shanxi teen who lost sight at six headed to university for dual degrees By Guo Yanqi When Guo Bin was six years old, he lost his sight in a brutal attack. Roughly thirteen years later, the 19-year-old from Shanxi province has achieved a remarkable academic feat. He recently scored 721 out of 800 in China's college entrance exam for students with disabilities, the highest mark among those applying for medical majors. This fall, he will attend Changchun University t