China Daily 19th November 2025 Jiangsu's hearing-impaired baristas brew a new future By Li Lei In a government service hall in Huai'an in China's Jiangsu province a quiet revolution is brewing. Amid the usual bureaucratic hum, a different sound fills the air: the gentle whir of coffee grinders and the soft hiss of steam. This is the "Silent Coffee" shop, a pioneering project where baristas communicate through warm smiles and sign language. It's more than just a cafe, it's a b

China Daily 19th November 2025 Deaf children's choir finds rhythm in verse By Zhao Xu In May, primary-school teacher Li Bailin was approached by a Beijing-based musician who had formed a choir made up of deaf children. "He wanted me to teach them poetry writing, which they could then weave into their stage performances," Li said. She agreed, and soon set out from her home in Huitong county, Hunan province, to Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, about 250 kilometer

Think China 18th November 2025 [Big read] Tiny steps, big change. How everyday efforts are building an inclusive Guangzhou A hearing impaired person communicates through sign language interpretation. By Zeng Shi Every week, volunteers like Feifei travel across Guangzhou to teach skills to visually impaired residents. These small acts — training, apps, accessible facilities — are just the beginning of building a truly inclusive society, with much more still to be done. Lianhe