Foreigners are increasingly traveling to China for medical treatment: low cost and high efficiency have become the new trend in medical tourism.

The Economist Podcast (UK): Why Are Foreigners Flocking to China for Medical Treatment?

China is becoming a new hotspot for medical tourism. Data shows that in 2025, key international hospitals in China treated 1.28 million overseas patients—up 73.6% compared to three years ago. Low costs, high efficiency, advanced medical technology, and visa-free policies have jointly driven this "reverse medical journey." From routine checkups to cancer treatment, foreign patients are discovering that receiving medical care in China is "neither difficult nor expensive." With the construction of medical special zones and the introduction of international service standards, China is transforming its vast medical resources into a reliable "natural battery."

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