2026.08.01 13:16 GMT+8

Hands that see: The enduring popularity of 'blind massage' in China

Updated 2026.08.01 13:16 GMT+8
CGTN

Their eyes may not see, but their hands tell a different story.

China is home to thousands of visually impaired professional massage therapists. Most of them are trained in "tui na," a specific form of therapeutic massage in traditional Chinese medicine. In this video, CGTN's Bhargab Sarmah explains the reasons behind this phenomenon and why blind massage therapists are highly regarded for their skills in China.

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