China to expand lifelong support for people with autism

China will expand services and support for people with autism, from early screening and rehabilitation to education, employment, and family assistance, during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), an official said Monday.

July 28, 2026

China plans to add 1 million jobs for people with disabilities in 2026-2030

China recently unveiled a plan for the protection and development of people with disabilities during the 15th Five-year Plan period (2026-2030). It includes two new targets: creating 1 million new jobs for people with disabilities in urban and rural areas and providing 3.5 million instances of care and support services for people with severe disabilities, said Cheng Kai, chairperson of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, at a press conference Monday.

July 27, 2026

China to improve legal framework for people with disabilities during 2026-2030

China is set to improve legal frameworks regarding education and adult guardianship for people with disabilities during the 2026-2030 period, said Cheng Kai, chairman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation.

July 27, 2026

China to launch third national disability survey in 2027

China will launch its third national sample survey of people with disabilities in September 2027 to obtain more accurate data for policymaking on a population currently estimated at 85 million, officials said on Thursday.

July 28, 2026

China to expand autism support with early screening, special education programs

China will step up support for people with autism over the next five years, expanding early screening and intervention services for children and increasing the availability of specialized education programs, an official said on Monday.

July 27, 2026

China to foster smart rehabilitation powered by brain-computer interface

China will support rehabilitation training for people with disabilities by fostering application scenarios for smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology during the 2026-2030 period, according to the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF).

July 27, 2026