China Daily 13th March 2026 Trusting thought to be its own light Remarkable courage, persistence of blind academic overcomes disability, inspires thousands of students By Zhao Xu In a modest room in the Wuchang district of Wuhan, Hubei province, time seems to move at its own gentle rhythm. Fingers glide quietly across yellowed pages, while a young university student reads aloud, patiently tracing formulas and diagrams. This is where Zhou Shun studies — a classroom, a library,

Xinhua 13th March 2026 Fashion show spotlights rare disease community A charity fashion show was held in Yantai, Shandong province, on Saturday to mark International Rare Disease Day and launch a new support network for affected families. The event brought together nearly 300 patients with rare diseases, medical experts, business representatives and volunteers. Through diverse and creative formats such as a fashion show, patient talk shows, a photography exhibition showcasing

Xinhua 11th March 2026 Fixing dreams. technicians power Paralympic athletes behind the scenes by Sportswriters Yao Youming and Jiao Ziqi Next to the dining hall of the Cortina Paralympic Village, technicians are busy repairing wheels, orthotics and prosthetics. The technicians are from German company Ottobock. Peter Franzel, head of exhibitions, sports and events, told Xinhua that the company has served as an official partner of the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Game