“Hi there. Welcome to my channel. I love you all.” That’s how Jun Jun, a livestreaming host with disabilities, starts his program that has more than 3,000 followers. Not long ago, Jun refused to have any contact with other people, but through his livestreaming...
Recent Reports
Majority of people in Japan with disabilities, illnesses have trouble working: survey
9 December 2019 | Recent Reports
A Japanese labor ministry survey released Tuesday showed that the majority of people suffering with disabilities or illnesses here have trouble working with their impairments or trying to balance their professional lives with ongoing treatment. According to the 2018...
Disabled Australians spend extra on basic living costs every year
9 December 2019 | Recent Reports
Australians living with disability spend thousands more on basic living costs every year, according to a data from the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM). It said those with disabilities spend an extra 107 Australian dollars (73.3 U.S. dollars)...
Feature: Technologies enable China’s disabled in smart ways
9 December 2019 | Recent Reports
Hong Zhuo, a visually-impaired masseur in northeastern Beijing, calls a smart assistant his "eyes." Using just his voice, he can finetune the lighting and temperature in his workshop, as the smart assistant can understand his orders and control connected lamps,...
China makes progress in promoting sustainable economic growth, employment
9 December 2019 | Recent Reports
China has made positive progress in promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, according to a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The country's economic operations are kept within a reasonable...
Feature: “Sports raise me up,” says one Chinese wheelchair basketballer
9 December 2019 | Recent Reports
22-year-old Shang Ting received a pass from her teammate, and quickly rolled her wheelchair and dribbled ahead. She held the ball up, shot for the hoop and the ball directly fell through the basket. Nothing but net! Shang, the youngest member of the Sichuan women's...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro confirms attendance in UN General Assembly despite health problems
9 December 2019 | Recent Reports
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed on Monday his attendance at the upcoming United Nations (UN) General Assembly (GA) despite his health problems. The president will undergo a surgery on Sept. 8, and is expected to have a 10-day recovery period. This may...
Politicians call for law to ban drivers parking on sidewalks in England
9 December 2019 | Recent Reports
A call to ban cars from parking on sidewalks in England was recommended Monday by a committee of House of Commons politicians. Parliament's Transport Committee criticised the Department for Transport for failing to take action on pavement parking, which MPs heard has...
Chinese athletes praise 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic mascots
9 December 2019 | Recent Reports
China's short track speed skating Olympic champion Wu Dajing expressed his excitement and anticipation for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing after meeting the "cute" tournament mascots here on Tuesday. After the unveiling ceremony of Winter Olympic mascot Bing...
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