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Traditional crafts open new doors for people with disabilities

20 Jun 2026, 09:59 GMT By CGTN
Gallery Traditional crafts open new doors for people with disabilities
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Hu Xianmin, from Zhejiang Province, has lived with a disability in his right leg since childhood due to illness. He is now a master of Chinese woodcarving art. Through his studio, he trains people with disabilities and helps them gain employment. /VCG

A piece of embroidery, a woven basket made of bamboo or a paper-cut artwork can be more than a handicraft – it can be a pathway to employment, especially for people with disabilities in China.Across the country, programs are helping people with disabilities