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Health in China

Health in China
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With an efficiency edge that transcends simple cost advantages, China is set to see the emergence of a home-grown drug giant capable of competing with global players. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s private sector

China’s drug firms set to compete on the world stage, analysts say

Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard.

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Chinese grandma, 111, reveals secret daily ‘workout’ leading to her longevity

China’s private sector

Sugar for the pill: US$8b fund boosts Hong Kong’s biotech hub ambitions

Artificial intelligence

AI | Will AI healthcare be China’s new global growth engine?

Artificial intelligence models and apps that help doctors in China diagnose disease and patients understand their health could be an export gold mine.

Will AI healthcare be China’s new global growth engine?
China exports

China’s surgical robots break into Vietnam as Beijing targets US dominance

Shipments to Asean have surged 246% this year as cross-border healthcare platforms pave way for manufacturers to challenge US giants like Intuitive Surgical.

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US-China trade war

Record Chinese biotech out-licensing meets rising US scrutiny

Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears.

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Coronavirus China

What’s behind China’s spike in Covid-19 cases? And is it cause for concern?

Disease now spreading more quickly than flu, as experts say conditions for spreading the virus in summer and winter are ‘converging’.

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People with weakened immune systems have been urged to wear masks in public. Photo: EPA
China's population

China’s five-year public health blueprint

Officials target raising life expectancy to 80 years by 2030 in national health blueprint under 15th five-year plan.

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Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital

Extreme slimming method is claimed to help people shed weight in just two days, but doctor says it can seriously harm the digestive system.

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What is kombucha and why are Chinese youth obsessed with the fermentation trend?

Some youngsters are making their own fermented drinks at home and are surprised to find that their parents did the same in the 1980s.

Old tradition meets modern wellness; young creators in China are reviving the ancient art of kombucha fermentation. Photo: RedNote
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Eye-rubbing, poor hygiene cause Chinese man’s severe mite-induced vision loss

Doctor examines Hubei man’s eyelids, estimates more than a thousand tiny creatures are infesting his eyelash follicles.

A 36-year-old man’s severe vision loss due to mites highlights the critical need for good personal hygiene, especially regular bedding changes. Photo: Shutterstock
United States

Lab monkey prices soar as China’s biotech boom fuels windfall for breeders

In the first six months to June 30, there were 81 cross-border deals for innovative medicines worth a combined record of US$110 billion.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can be the Asia-Pacific’s longevity hub

City has unique conditions to be the premier regional hub for longevity research, clinical trials, regulatory approval and capital scaling.

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70% of Chinese people take naps daily, continuing an ancient medical tradition

2,000-year-old Chinese text believes that power breaks during the night and day can strengthen the heart’s connection to yang energy.

China's deep-rooted nap culture has evolved over thousands of years—transforming from an ancient medical philosophy into a daily lifestyle ritual. Photo: Sohu
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Chinese woman suffers red, itchy skin after extreme full-face coverage, sunscreen use

Hospital doctors say excessive level of protection woman adopted left her face cooped up in a humid environment, sparking facial blotches.

A Chinese woman who took extreme sun protection measures by covering her entire face with a hat and mask after applying sunscreen has developed skin redness and itchiness. Photo: Baidu
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Chinese doctors remove 10cm live worms from woman’s arm after year-long pain

Doctors say parasite probably got under woman’s skin because of unhygienic kitchen habits; warn people of cooking dangers.

Cancer

Video | Chinese parents dance online to fund their kids’ cancer treatments

Parents of young cancer patients are learning to dance while live-streaming so they can earn money to help cover astronomical treatment costs.

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China consumption

China has the most smokers in the world. Is it harming the economy?

Public health experts warn low taxes on cigarettes risk undermining Beijing’s pursuit of a healthier population.

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A smoker in Yichang city, Hubei province on May 31, 2025. China is home to about 350 million smokers, according to the WHO. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
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Chinese woman suffers pancreatitis after 6-day starvation, binge-eating once weekly

Slimming woman scoffs down bucket of fried chicken on weekly day of ‘indulgence’, sparks secretion of enzymes that destroy pancreas.

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Chinese man suffers kidney failure, needs emergency dialysis after intense workout

Taxing training regime leaves 23-year-old unable to urinate as doctors warn of over-exercising in hot and humid weather.

China’s private sector

With AI able to predict disease, can we treat ageing like a ‘bug’ in the system?

AI is transforming longevity as companies like METiS TechBio and Human Longevity use algorithms to combat ageing and predict health risks.

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Why Chinese culture fears plucking white hair and traditional remedies

Chinese have a tradition of consuming animal organs, hoping to nourish their corresponding human equivalents.

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Jet black hair is regarded as the ideal standard of beauty, health, and youth in Chinese culture. Photo: Shutterstock
China technology

AI has a ‘black box’ problem. China wants to make it more transparent

The initiative underscores Beijing’s growing focus on AI governance, as concerns grow over algorithm bias and data security.

China manufacturing

China extols potential of AI in guideline on marine biopharmaceuticals

Ministry of Natural Resources urges research institutions and drug makers to use the technology to speed up the development of new drugs.

Biomedicine: Companies

China’s Innovent Biologics signs US$10.5b Pfizer deal for 12 cancer drug trials

The agreement covers eight early-stage trials from Innovent and four discovery programmes from global giant Pfizer.

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A researcher uses a microscope in a cancer research laboratory. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese man who suffered urination pain for 3 years finds 1.3kg stone in bladder

56-year-old farmer tries unsuccessfully to self-medicate, stops travelling for fear of consequences, cannot sleep.

A Chinese man suffering from frequent pain during urination for three years finally discovered a massive 1.3kg bladder stone, shown above alongside a reference X-ray illustrating the condition. Photo: Handout/Shutterstock
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China woman gets throat ulcer after quickly eating hotpot, ruptures digestive system

‘Hungry and carried away’ 42-year-old gulps down scorching hot dish; drinks iced water to ease pain, is diagnosed next day.

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‘Occupational bug’: Stressed China surgeon goes viral over 150kg weight, bad diet

Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table.

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