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Cinema enters a new age of immersive filmmaking
Xinhua 23rd May 2026 Cinema enters a new age of immersive filmmaking With a virtual reality headset strapped over her eyes, a 9-year-old girl surnamed Zhao stepped into a shimmering cinematic world, where she moved her small hands with purpose through the air as she learned sign language to help a character in an animated VR film. In similar immersive experiences, audiences are no longer mere viewers but active participants. As more people flock to VR films, drawn by blockbus
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Using good as bait’. blind China girl detained after fake hit-by-bike clip gets 100 million views
China Daily 26th May 2026 Using good as bait’. blind China girl detained after fake hit-by-bike clip gets 100 million views A viral video of a blind woman on a tactile pavement being hit by an electric bike, which turned out to be staged, has sparked a wave of public anger in China. The video has been viewed more than 100 million times online. It has also raised questions about similar scams involving the visually impaired and fears that it could diminish public’s trust in t
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Discovering white-knuckle thrills in an unlikely place
China Daily 25th May 2026 Discovering white-knuckle thrills in an unlikely place By Wang Xiaoyu | As a sports fan, I grew up watching the Olympics, but I had never paid much attention to the Paralympics. That was probably because I rarely encountered visibly disabled people in my daily life, and I also assumed that Paralympic events lacked the same drama and excitement as able-bodied competitions. So when I went to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics in early March as a
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Motivational speaker Nyima Wangdu. Blindness is not a defect but a trait
CGTN 25th May 2026 Motivational speaker Nyima Wangdu. Blindness is not a defect but a trait Nyima Wangdu was born in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province. In the Tibetan language, his name means "powerful sun." He lost his sight at three months old due to an eye disease. This could have defined his life, but he has shown through action that darkness is not the end. In 2002, Nyima entered a school for the blind run by the Xizang Disabled Pers
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China Focus. Guide dogs help visually impaired individuals secure easier living
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
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From patient to pioneer
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
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Feature. China's State Council press hall welcomes first guide dog
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
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China couple diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorder together have lost newborn baby
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
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Disabled speak on how Chinese modernization can serve equal access
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/
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China plans more steps to encourage people with disabilities in grassroots sports
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
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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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Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success
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
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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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A journey of rare courage
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
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Chinese man supports 6 siblings while parents want more kids, say it boosts chance of success
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
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Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort and Joy to Autistic Teens
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
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China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone
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
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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
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
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Single mom with breast cancer begs for more time with her son
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
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Exhibit by autistic kids raises awareness
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
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