CGTN Doc ‘Lao Tan and His Chinese Friends’: A 5,800km Hand Cycle Odyssey
CGTN’s doc Lao Tan and His Chinese Friends follows a 5,800km hand cycle journey by two residents of the Chinese mainland and their American friend, airing July 21.
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5,800km Handcycle Odyssey From Yunnan to Beijing
Three friends with spinal injuries handcycled 5,800km from Yunnan Province to Beijing in 2017, sparking groundbreaking adventures and inspiring people with disabilities worldwide.
Cambridge Scholar Spotlights China’s Pivotal WWII Role
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Krankin’ thru China: Handcycles Drive Change in Accessibility
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Zheng Chenggong’s Smoke Bomb Strategy Reclaims the Island of Taiwan
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Dream Chasers on Wheels: Road to Rebirth
After years homebound, Wang Feng and Pan Yifei embarked on a 10,000 km handcycle odyssey through the Chinese mainland to Xizang Autonomous Region, overcoming trials and finding freedom.