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Feeling the darkness: Journey in the Guangming Experience Hall reveals how empathy grows when sight taken away and listening begins
Global Times 6th February 2026 Feeling the darkness: Journey in the Guangming Experience Hall reveals how empathy grows when sight taken away and listening begins By Liang Rui Inside a "cafe," 25-year-old guide Liu Suwei handed out six small bottles and asked visitors to identify the scents inside. Yet after "losing vision," a Global Times reporter found that even familiar smells became strangely elusive. Jasmine, red dates… Scents once instantly recognizable at that moment
Chris McMillan
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‘Silent cafes' a strong voice for disabled workers
China Daily 30th Jan 2026 ‘Silent cafes' a strong voice for disabled workers Businesses located inside government buildings change public perceptions, create new jobs Local officials have praised the placement of silent cafes inside government buildings. By situating the cafes in hubs frequented by professionals and businesspeople, the project integrates people with disabilities into the professional world, directly showcasing their capabilities to potential employers. Before
Chris McMillan
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Raising a glass to accessibility
China Daily. 23rd January 2026 Raising a glass to accessibility HandyCup pub fosters a community of people with disabilities and the able-bodied, spreading compassion and acceptance, Wang Xin reports. By Wang Xin Fu Ming, a 38-year-old business owner with a physical disability who is dedicated to promoting accessibility, recently celebrated his birthday with a heartwarming crowd of friends at Pub HandyCup in Shanghai. As the first accessible pub in China, owned by Xia Yujie,
Chris McMillan
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