news Scmp World 2026-11-01

Hong Kong teen with muscular dystrophy defies doctors by turning 18

Chen Tsz-kin celebrates a milestone birthday after being diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a condition doctors previously expected would limit his lifespan.

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