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Against all odds, blind teen earns place among nation's academic elite
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
Chris McMillan
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Model Youth
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
Chris McMillan
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Shanxi teen who lost sight at six headed to university for dual degrees
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
Chris McMillan
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