Recently, Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Queen Letizia of Spain rolled up their sleeves at the Beijing Demonstration Center of Service for Persons with Disabilities, lighting up smiles and inspiring change. 🤝💙
On their state visit, the royal duo checked out interactive highlights from the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, tested next-gen assistive tools—like smart wheelchairs that sync with your phone and braille e-readers—and hung out in a chill non-profit reading corner. They loved seeing how simple tech tweaks, like voice prompts on maps or tactile tablets, can make public spaces more inclusive. 📱♿
They also had a blast chatting with trainees mastering baking, handicrafts, and painting. The highlight? Cheering on kids in rehab who belted out "Songs and Smiles" in Mandarin—proof that music and kindness know no barriers! 🎶😊
Peng Liyuan said helping persons with disabilities takes a full village—families, communities, businesses, and governments all pitching in. She hopes China and Spain will level up their collaboration so big dreams for inclusion become reality. 🌍🤲
Queen Letizia was all ears as she dug into the employment scene for women with disabilities, applauding China’s progress on workplace inclusion and gender equality. Her positive vibes showed that when tech, policy, and passion meet, magic happens. 👍💪
For young changemakers across South and Southeast Asia, this visit is a reminder: innovation with empathy can break down walls. Let’s build a future where everyone belongs, one idea at a time. ✨🌏
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Peng Liyuan, Queen Letizia of Spain visit disability service center
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