China’s 2024 Negative List Eases Restrictions on Foreign Investment in TCM and Biotechnology
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China has announced the release of the...
Policy / Regulatory
China’s NMPA Proposes Inclusion of Cochlear Implants in Volume-Based Procurement Plans
The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has disclosed plans to expand the scope of its...
China’s NHSA Proposes New Guidelines to Enhance Oversight of Medical Insurance Funds
The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has unveiled a draft of the “Guiding Opinions on...
China Opens Doors to Foreign Biotech and Wholly-Owned Hospitals in Healthcare Sector Expansion
China’s Ministry of Commerce, National Health Commission, and National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) have jointly...
Guangzhou Health Commission Unveils Ten Measures to Boost Innovative Pharma and Medical Device Development
On September 5, 2024, the Guangzhou Health Commission issued the “Guangzhou Health Commission’s Ten Measures...
Biosecure Act Faces Opposition from Senior House Democrat Jim McGovern
The trajectory of the US Biosecure Act through the House of Representatives encountered unexpected turbulence...
China’s CDE Releases 86th Batch of Reference Preparations for Generic Drug Evaluation
China’s Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has unveiled its 86th roster of reference preparations for...
U.S. House of Representatives to Review the Biosecure Act Amid Legislative Hurdles
The U.S. House of Representatives is slated to take up the contentious Biosecure Act the...
China’s Hainan Free Trade Port Implements ‘Zero Tax’ on Medical Imports for Designated Entities
In a joint effort to bolster healthcare services, China’s Ministry of Finance, National Health Commission...
US Allows Science and Technology Agreement with China to Expire, Pointing to Deepening R&D Competition
The US-China Science and Technology Agreement (STA), a pivotal accord initially inked in 1979 by...
China’s 13 Ministries Unite to Chart a Healthier Future for Rural Communities
China’s National Health Commission (NHC), in collaboration with the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry...
China Unveils Blueprint for Service Trade Expansion through Strategic Opening Up
China’s State Council has issued a strategic directive titled “Opinions on Promoting the High-quality Development...
China’s NHC Charts Ambitious Healthcare Reform Path with Emphasis on TCM and Technology
Lei Haichao, Director of China’s National Health Commission (NHC), has outlined a comprehensive reform agenda...
NMPA Unveils 82nd Batch of Reference Drugs for Generic Quality Evaluation
The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has announced the release of the 82nd batch of...
Hainan Province Unveils Ambitious Three-Year Plan for Digital Health Innovation and Economy Expansion
HAIKOU—The People’s Government of Hainan Province has unveiled the “Hainan Province’s Three Year Action Plan...
China Expands Medical Insurance Coverage to Include Assisted Reproductive Technology in 19 Regions
BEIJING—As of September 1, 2024, a total of 19 provinces, municipalities, and the Xinjiang Production...
China’s NMPA Suspends Dr. Reddy’s Atomoxetine Imports Amid Quality Concerns
BEIJING—The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has issued a notification to immediately suspend the import,...
China’s Healthcare Statistics Show Improvements in Life Expectancy and Access to Medical Services
BEIJING—The National Health Commission (NHC) of China has published the “China’s Healthcare Statistical Communique 2023,”...
Jiangxi Healthcare Security Administration Launches Initiative to Widen Drug Availability
JIANGXI—In a strategic move to enhance drug accessibility, the Healthcare Security Administration (HSA) bureau of...
China’s New Medical Device Regulations: A Comprehensive Framework for Industry Growth and Safety
BEIJING—China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has unveiled a draft proposal for the “Medical Device...