In the healthy snacks market in China, are snacks replacing real meals?
As Chinese consumers pay more attention to health, snacks are becoming healthier – having cleaner labels, low sugar content, and added nutritional or functional benefits. While traditional categories like salty snacks and candies are still dominant in the snacks market in China, the health-focused segment is emerging as the fastest-growing category. According to a 2022 […]
AI in Chinese healthcare: From medical imaging to AI hospitals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Chinese healthcare has seen remarkable growth since implementing the Healthy China 2030 Initiative in 2016. With strong government backing, AI plays a pivotal role in cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging, and telemedicine. The country’s regulatory framework such as Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), ensures that while healthcare data is protected, it also […]
Digital healthcare in China: Sustained expansion and transformation post-pandemic
Digital healthcare in China is rapidly transforming the healthcare landscape by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence into medical services, including digitization, standardization, and intelligence of medical consultations and pharmaceutical offerings. The number of online medical users in China increased from 214.8 million in December 2020 to […]
China’s healthcare market: Reform, innovation, and investment shifts
China’s healthcare system is undergoing reforms to improve public hospital operations and integrate advanced technologies. Key changes in 2024 aim to control costs, enhance drug procurement, and open up the medical sector to foreign-owned hospital operations. These changes reflect the government’s efforts to balance rising healthcare demands with fiscal sustainability, all amid China’s rapidly aging […]
Diverse demographics, dynamic markets: exploring health market in China post-COVID
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the health market in China has experienced notable transformations, adapting to new consumer behaviors and healthcare priorities. With a burgeoning emphasis on wellness and preventive care, coupled with advancements in technology and a growing aging population, the Chinese healthcare market has demonstrated resilience and sustained growth. By 2030, it is projected […]
Gen Z emerges as a new advocate for Traditional Chinese Medicine
The emergence of Generation Z as vocal proponents of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is unmistakably evident across various digital platforms. Short videos featuring demonstrations of the “Eight Brocades” exercise have amassed over 30 million views, accompanied by an impressive 33,000 barrage comments. Moreover, the phenomenon of crowded massage departments in hospitals, predominantly filled with young […]
The athleisure market in China: opportunities in an increasingly active country
Athleisure is a fusion of fashion and athletic apparel, fit for a wide variety of occasions, such as at work, school, socializing, and of course, a variety of workouts. People dressing in athleisure clothes often present an active healthy lifestyle, 35.1% of individuals opted for regular exercise as their means of maintaining health in 2022. Download […]
Outdoor pursuits, personalized experiences, and digital shifts are reshaping the Chinese fitness market
In recent years, the growth of the sports and fitness market in China has been exponential. The fitness population reached approximately 374 million people at the end of 2022, with an increase of 9.6% since 2016, and generating a revenue of more than RMB 941 billion (USD 132.4 billion) in the same year. The latest […]
China’s pharmaceutical industry: from manufacturing hub to key R&D player
Since joining the World Trade Organization in 2001, China’s pharmaceutical industry has experienced remarkable growth. In 2021, it accounted for 12% of the global pharmaceutical market, second only to the United States, which accounted for a substantial 40% of the world’s total revenue. By 2022, despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry demonstrated resilience, […]
China’s eyewear market soars post-pandemic
Over the years, the eyewear market in China has witnessed remarkable growth and this trend is set to continue post-pandemic, fueled by factors such as increasing disposable income, changing fashion trends, and rising awareness about eye health. Chinese consumers have developed a strong appreciation for both style and functionality when it comes to eyewear, creating […]
Government policies are reshaping the landscape of China’s Medical Technology Industry
The medical technology industry, commonly known as the MedTech industry, is an essential component of the healthcare industry. Such segment includes all those that create, produce, and market innovative medical equipment and health information systems that allow simpler prevention, earlier disease detection, less invasive procedures, and more potent therapies. China’s policies in the medical industry […]
13% of Chinese adults have diabetes: Why the medical industry cannot overlook China’s diabetes treatment market
China’s diabetes treatment market is about to experience a boom, and this piece explains why. For some background, diabetes is a disorder of metabolism that impairs one’s ability to process blood glucose or blood sugar. The pancreas releases insulin to help body store and use the sugar and fat from the food eaten. Diabetes occurs […]