Celebrating one’s 18th birthday is not typically a poignant occasion, but for outgoing Hongkonger Chen Tsz-kin, adulthood began last week with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. At 18 months old, Chen was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that causes muscles to…
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November 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
‘Be alive’: Hongkonger with muscular dystrophy turns 18, against all odds
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