06-Jan-16 The UK’s International Hospitals Group and China’s Wanda Group have unveiled a 10 year exclusive global hospital partnership that includes involvement in building and managing the new 200 bed IHG Qingdao International Hospital and future projects in Shanghai and Chengdu. [image: GOV.UK]

05-Jan-16 Infographic: UK hospitals currently have limited presence in China, while there is rising demand for quality medical services from Chinese patients. The UK is considered a cost-effective destination and the NHS is always a selling point in China. The number of Chinese patients going abroad for treatment reached 40 mn in 2012.

04-Jan-16 The Chinese government has been easing the strict regulatory process for foreign investment in the healthcare sector, and has set a goal for private hospital services to increase their contribution to the sector. As quality of care and long waiting times are significant issues for public healthcare providers, private players have an opportunity to grow thanks to their strong international branding. [image: Singapore Business Review]

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24-Dec-15 China's public insurance coverage is far less than adequate with low reimbursement rates – patented medicine and use of high-end medical devices are usually not covered. These gaps, together with China’s effort to boost investment in private healthcare insurance, have opened up attractive opportunities for foreign insurance companies, as the sector grows at over 40% annually. [image: China Briefing]