China calling for more accessible sidewalks for blind people
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The sidewalks for the blind in northeast China’s Shenyang city were seen with zigzag angles and parking infractions, which made it difficult and precarious for blind people to navigate. /Caixin Photo

The sidewalks for the blind in northeast China’s Shenyang city were seen with zigzag angles and parking infractions, which made it difficult and precarious for blind people to navigate. /Caixin Photo

Similar situations were also found in other cities across the country, with even worse examples of paths leading into trees, holes and other barriers. /Caixin Photo

Similar situations were also found in other cities across the country, with even worse examples of paths leading into trees, holes and other barriers. /Caixin Photo

The number of blind people in China is estimated to be the largest and account for 18% in the world, according to statistics in 2014. /Caixin Photo

The number of blind people in China is estimated to be the largest and account for 18% in the world, according to statistics in 2014. /Caixin Photo

There is still a long way to go in terms of providing better and more standard facilities towards those with visual impairments. /Caixin Photo

There is still a long way to go in terms of providing better and more standard facilities towards those with visual impairments. /Caixin Photo