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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong group ‘will not sign Panama deal next week’, Beijing to launch probe

The sale of CK Hutchison’s two ports at each end of the Panama Canal were part of a US$23 billion deal that will leave the company pocketing US$19 billion in cash. Photo: Reuters

Society

Hong Kong travel agencies may cancel Thailand tours in wake of earthquake

Emergency services crew survey the site of a collapsed building in Bangkok which collapsed in the tremors caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. Photo: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP

Politics

Trump’s immigration crackdown hits Filipino green card holder, sparking fears

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A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer talks to a group of undocumented immigrants detained in Kansas. Photo: TNS

Diplomacy

Exclusive | China risks US reaction by intervening in Panama Canal sale: senior ex-diplomat

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Daniel Kritenbrink, former US assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Photo: Nathan Tsui

China

China finds gold jackpot, US ‘has lost its way’: SCMP daily highlights

China may have found two massive deposits of gold using advanced technology. Photo: Shutterstock
A boy in China has been commended for assisting his older sister, who has a partially amputated leg, in returning home every day. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Chinese boy’s daily ritual of caring for sister with partly amputated leg lauded

Their mum suggests that the boy may have overheard family discussions about his sister’s leg challenges, feels obliged to help her.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers slam slow progress of setting up at-risk carer database

Profile

Can AI help the blind navigate their world? This innovation may be the answer

South Korea

Eye on the prize: paralysed Korean student blinks his way to academic success

Jang Ik-sun, 37, earned a master’s degree in South Korea by typing tens of thousands of words – one blink at a time.

South Korean student Jang Ik-sun received his master’s degree from Gwangju University on February 23. Photo: Instagram/eyestar2024
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | The Way We Talk: Chung Suet-ying shines as a deaf woman finding herself

Chung Suet-ying delivers a powerful performance in Adam Wong’s The Way We Talk, which explores identity and deaf culture with great humanity.

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Profile

How Hong Kong’s Ho Yuen-kei defied the odds on her way to Paralympics glory

The Paris gold medallist on finding her sport, advocating for wheelchair access and how she and her husband make each other whole.

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Abandoned disabled China girl sells hairpins on street, dreams of grandma trip

Determined youngster with cerebral palsy displays true grit despite hardships, describes herself as ‘lucky’, vows to ‘stay strong’, live happy life.

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A disabled and abandoned girl in China is making ends meet by selling hairpins on the street while dreaming of taking her grandmother on a trip. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Celebrity children

Meet Katie Springer, daughter of controversial TV show host Jerry Springer

Born without nasal passages, legally blind and deaf in one ear, Katie is now married with a child and appears briefly in a new, 2-part Netflix documentary about her father’s show.

Trending in China

‘I just want a child’: brain-damaged Chinese woman defends desire to become mum

Cerebral palsy suffering couple face online criticism over decision to start a family, hit back saying that their condition will not be passed on.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Dakota Brubaker, who’s dating Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava Phillippe?

Brubaker has been sharing photos with Phillippe, including a sweet Christmas-themed snap; the employment specialist and musician spent a year working overseas, taking him to Thailand, Cuba and Peru.

Is Reese Witherspoon’s daughter Ava Phillippe dating Dakota Brubaker – and who is he? Photo: @brubaker_dakota/Instagram
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong shopping centres failing to ensure barrier-free access, poll finds

More than half of facilities at 26 shopping centres fail to meet minimum requirements set up in Design Manual – Barrier Free Access 2008.

Thirty-three wheelchair users and others with mobility issues gave a score of 6.19 out of 10 for the facilities reviewed in the survey. Photo: Jelly Tse
Trending in China

‘Almighty’ China PhD student inspires many as first blind person to pass college exam

Dorm mate, Che Meng, expresses her amazement at Huang Ying’s extraordinary abilities in everyday life.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Time to enforce building code for barrier-free access in Hong Kong

Readers discuss the slow pace of change to cater to wheelchair users, tackling hospitals’ operational issues, elderly people who live alone and the call for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Marissa Bode, the actress who plays Nessarose in Wicked

Marissa Bode has been a wheelchair user since the age of 11, and is now blazing a trail in Hollywood as the first version of Wicked’s Nessa to be authentically cast.

Marissa Bode, who is playing Nessarose in Wicked, is disabled in real life. Photo: @marissa_edob/Instagram
Wellness

Think Japan isn’t friendly for tourists with disabilities? Think again

Japan has made big steps in accessible travel, one expert says, while bodies like Accessible Japan and TokudAw help those with special needs.

Josh Grisdale says he has received assistance everywhere he has travelled in Japan, including from this priest in Kyoto. Photo: Josh Grisdale
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong restaurant apologises for refusing entry to Paralympic gold medallist

Ho Yuen-kei was refused service at Thai restaurant when a staff member said her wheelchair would affect other diners.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Review of Hong Kong care homes system required after sexual abuse claims

Alleged assaults at Hong Kong facility highlight the need to ensure weak and vulnerable are not taken advantage of.

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Crime in Hong Kong

‘Despicable’: John Lee condemns alleged sexual assaults at Hong Kong care home

City leader also urges welfare authorities to ensure effective supervision to prevent such crimes.

Chief Executive John Lee has described the alleged sexual assaults at a care home for people with disabilities as “despicable”. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong minister says no need to publicise every violation at care homes

In wake of rape allegation at one facility, welfare secretary Chris Sun says decision to draw public attention to violations should depend on severity of case.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong warns 4 other care homes for disabled over abuse

Welfare chief Chris Sun declines to give details on letters sent to care homes in the past year, but says warnings can raise awareness.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong minister defends 2-month wait to reveal alleged rape case at care home

Chris Sun says mental state of victims and their families part of decision to delay details of allegations against Hong Chi Association employee.

The case is the second in recent years involving an association employee being charged with the rape of a mentally disabled resident under the NGO’s care. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong society

Pilot audio description service gives Hong Kong’s blind a chance to enjoy sport

Hong Kong Blind Union says it has offered the service at 105 sports events over the past 4½ years.

The audio description service has been used 105 sports events including the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament. Photo: Elson Li
Wellness

These shoe vibrators are made for walking, directing the visually impaired

A shoe-mounted device developed by a Honda-backed start-up sends direction prompts by vibration, and app sounds alerts for potential hazards.

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Celebrity children

Meet actress Selma Blair’s supportive 13-year-old son, Arthur Saint Bleick

The Hellboy actress’ 13-year old son with ex Jason Bleick said he was ‘really proud’ of his mum’s performance on Dancing with the Stars despite her MS diagnosis – here’s what else we know about him.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Paris Games and philanthropy show power of the human spirit

The new norm of navigating good and bad news simultaneously reminds us that what truly matters is how we choose to respond.

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Athletes take part in the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris, on September 8. Photo: Kyodo
China society

Opinion | How Chinese with disabilities are inspiring a more inclusive country

China must enforce its disability rights laws and improve accessibility, but social attitudes also need to shift beyond discrimination and pity.

Chinese Paralympian Jiang Yuyan reacts to the results of the women’s 400m freestyle race in Paris, France. Photo: Reuters
Trending in China

‘Doctor in a wheelchair’ from top China university inspires students

A man in China who was diagnosed with a severe and rare muscle-wasting condition when he was seven years old was determined to shine academically and is now an inspirational teacher.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Those with special needs are capable of adding special value

With the right support, Hong Kong employers can reap the benefits as seen by the likes of entrepreneur Richard Branson and Olympic champion Simone Biles.

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