(ChineseToday)CHINA-BEIJING-NPC DEPUTY-WANG YONGCHENG (CN)
(240309) -- BEIJING, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yongcheng, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), speaks during an interview at the base of Fujian delegation, in Beijing, capital of China, March 3, 2024.
When the second session of the 14th NPC lifted its curtain at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, Wang Yongcheng was presented with a special government work report -- a version in Braille, which is a historic first for the country's top legislature.
"It is a tangible experience of democracy," Wang said in an excited tone as his fingertips traced the raised dots.
Among the nearly 3,000 deputies to the 14th NPC who commenced their five-year term in 2023, Wang stands out as the sole individual with visual impairment.
Born in Ninghua County of Fujian Province in 1967, Wang lost his sight in an accident at the age of 18. Undeterred, he embarked on a challenging entrepreneurial journey by learning massage skills and conducting non-profit training. His efforts helped o
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