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China's cold climb to winter sports peak
China Daily 26th May 2026 China's cold climb to winter sports peak Systematic support sends nation's disabled athletes to top of Paralympic table By WANG XIAOYU Two decades ago, when Chinese Paralympic athlete Fu Chunshan moved around on his crutches, the national flag on his skiing jacket would often peel at the edges or fall off entirely. With few resources and little funding, his team had no official outfitter and had to stick the flag on with adhesive tape. "Before each c
Chris McMillan
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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
Chris McMillan
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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
Chris McMillan
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