Foreign media: In recent years, an increasing number of foreign tourists have come to China for medical treatment. In 2025, hospitals in mainland China received 1.28 million foreign patients, a 73% increase compared to three years ago.
This trend has gained attention due to overseas bloggers sharing their experiences of receiving medical treatment in China. For example, a British woman, facing long waiting times in the UK's public healthcare system, chose to fly to Beijing for treatment and completed blood tests and an electrocardiogram the next day.
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