China has seen a growing number of foreign patients travel to the country for medical treatment.
International patients are increasingly choosing China for care, from check-ups to complex surgeries.
Rising healthcare costs in some countries have pushed families to the financial brink, often described as the “killing line”.
China has expanded public healthcare access over the years. The country’s basic medical insurance system now covers over 95 percent of the population.
From 2026, childbirth-related medical expenses will also be fully covered by insurance.
China has also expanded healthcare cooperation abroad.
One example is the China–Maldives Friendship Hospital project in Villimalé, which will provide outpatient, emergency, diagnostic and inpatient services while supporting medical training and cooperation.
