Obesity in the Chinese population is growing rapidly. The ailing healthcare system faces billions in costs, which could swallow up a quarter of China's healthcare budget.
By Ning Wang
The Chinese Ministry of Health has called on local authorities to set up more hospitals to treat currently circulating respiratory diseases.
By Redaktion Table
During the pandemic, mass testing and lockdowns drove China's local governments to the brink of bankruptcy. Now, more and more public services are receiving budget cuts. Fear of cuts to medical services is now driving senior citizens to protest in the streets.
By Redaktion Table
