Haifeng's Piano: An autistic pianist's tenacious journey to independence

"I must become the pillar of our home – unshakable and standing strong." These are not the words of a middle-aged man shouldering the weight of a family, but of Shu Haifeng – a young man whose hands were once so frail they could not form a simple thumbs-up, and whose diagnosis of high-functioning autism once threatened to lock him behind an invisible wall. Today, his piano playing is deeply expressive and soul-stirring, captivating every audience that listens. Beyond his virtuosity, he composes original works for children on the autism spectrum, teaches piano and even drives a car to work every day. Music did not merely teach Haifeng a skill – it gave him a voice, transformed his fear of crowds into a longing for human connection and unlocked a world once thought unreachable. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA