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Subsidy program boosts care for Gansu seniors
China Daily 12th February 2026 Subsidy program boosts care for Gansu seniors Gansu province has launched a monthly elderly care service consumption subsidy program for residents aged 60 and over who have been assessed as moderately, severely or completely disabled, local authorities said. Initiated by the Department of Gansu Provincial Civil Affairs, the program began in January and will run for 12 consecutive months, with the current phase scheduled to conclude on Dec 31. El
Chris McMillan
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China's first humanoid robot for autism treatment offers new possibilities for rehabilitation
Bastille Post 8th February 2025 China's first humanoid robot for autism treatment offers new possibilities for rehabilitation China's first humanoid robot for diagnosis and treatment of autism has opened up new possibilities for autism rehabilitation and long-term care. More than 13 million people in China are living with autism. Difficulties in screening, intervention, and rehabilitation have remained urgent challenges for their families. The humanoid robot is capable of pre
Chris McMillan
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Feeling the darkness: Journey in the Guangming Experience Hall reveals how empathy grows when sight taken away and listening begins
Global Times 6th February 2026 Feeling the darkness: Journey in the Guangming Experience Hall reveals how empathy grows when sight taken away and listening begins By Liang Rui Inside a "cafe," 25-year-old guide Liu Suwei handed out six small bottles and asked visitors to identify the scents inside. Yet after "losing vision," a Global Times reporter found that even familiar smells became strangely elusive. Jasmine, red dates… Scents once instantly recognizable at that moment
Chris McMillan
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