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Screen ban urged to protect kids' eyesight
China Daily 8th December 2025 Screen ban urged to protect kids' eyesight By Zou Shou Authorities have issued a guideline strongly recommending a complete ban on mobile phones, computers and other screen-based electronic products for children aged 0 to 3. The move is part of a broader national strategy to protect children's physiological "far-sight reserve" and curb the growing prevalence of myopia at its earliest stages. The notice, released by the Ministry of Education, the
Chris McMillan
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China launches joint National Games for Persons with Disabilities, Special Olympic Games in Greater Bay Area
Xinhua 8th December 2025 China launches joint National Games for Persons with Disabilities, Special Olympic Games in Greater Bay Area A total of 7,824 athletes from 34 delegations have registered for China's 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, with the main competition schedule beginning Tuesday across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. It is the first time the two events have been jointly hosted by the three regions of t
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Voy Boys! How A Failed Film Project Kickstarted A Football Dream in Xinjiang
City News Service 7th December 2025 Voy Boys! How A Failed Film Project Kickstarted A Football Dream in Xinjiang Bilal Yasen sprints across the football pitch, a black blindfold covering his eyes, his foot deftly dribbling the ball before he winds up for a shot. As he moves, the 18-year-old shouts "wei wei wei" to alert his teammates – a call that has become the signature of his team, the Voy Boys, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's first blind football squad. Four years ago,
Chris McMillan
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