Exploring love: A symphony on the spectrum (Episode IV)

english.shanghai.gov.cn| December 05, 2025

In China, over 13 million people live with autism, the most prevalent mental disability in the country. Since 2008, conductor and musician Cao Peng along with his daughter Cao Xiaoxia, have been dedicated to helping these "star children" through the Angel Salon, using music to foster connection and understanding.

Through intimate footage of daily life, skill training, and concert performances, their unwavering commitment and long-term companionship have transformed the lives of autistic children and their families.

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