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Man’s selfless act in 2019 saving child during fall left him brain-damaged but wife’s devotion to his recovery wins online praise
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
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Frontline civil affairs members share their stories of working with vulnerable groups
China Daily 24th June 2026 Frontline civil affairs members share their stories of working with vulnerable groups By Li Lei Five grassroots civil affairs workers from across China shared their stories of working with vulnerable groups at a State Council news conference on Wednesday, also outlining their priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2025-30) period. The briefing, with a theme on how civil affairs workers delivered better services for people's well-being, featured rep
Chris McMillan
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China unveils five-year plan to improve services, quality of life for people with disabilities
The State Council of China of The People's Republic of China 2nd July 2026 China unveils five-year plan to improve services, quality of life for people with disabilities China unveiled on Thursday a plan aimed at further improving social security, public services and living standards for people with disabilities over the next five years. The plan for the protection and development of persons with disabilities during the 15th Five-year Plan period (2026-2030) was released by t
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