China's regional medical centers bring life-saving treatment closer to local patients

Many Chinese patients facing life-threatening illnesses have long been traveling hundreds or even thousands of kilometers to seek treatment at top hospitals in big cities like Beijing or Shanghai. Yet ...

From herbal tea bars to aromatic bracelets: How TCM products are redefining young people's lifestyles with Chinese cultural vibes

When stepping into the courtyard of "Xiaoman Shiyang" - a social space dubbed as a "daytime tea house, nighttime bar" in Beijing's bustling downtown area - customers are first greeted ...

Healthy China: another 'Chinese solution'

Building a Healthy China is a systematic endeavor.

Seeing China's resolve and 'people-first' philosophy through its quality products: People's Daily Rui Ping

While affordability and quality are key factors in the popularity of Chinese products, their appeal extends far beyond mere cost-effectiveness.

Doctor Robot: From digital pulse diagnosis to AI-assisted acupuncture training, technology reshapes TCM practice, drawing global attention

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), a treasure carrying the Chinese nation's health wisdom for thousands of years, is now reaching 196 countries and nations at an astonishing pace. It has become ...

How the Healthy China Initiative is changing daily life, building a livable, happier society: foreign observers

What makes the Healthy China Initiative appealing, and how will it benefit people's everyday lives? The Global Times has invited four foreign nationals - currently residing in China - to ...

Building a livable China with a visible and healthy ecology: Sustainability and health are inseparable

Building a Healthy China is a commitment to the people, and strengthening ecological construction is aimed at safeguarding their health.

Medical care moments in China feel more human

These firsthand encounters reveal the human impact of the Healthy China Initiative, demonstrating how its goals are translated into everyday realities that build trust and improve quality of life.

A healthy, thriving life ensures national prosperity and strength

Overall, China is uniquely suited to rapid and large-scale social change through proactive health-related measures.

Bluer skies, greener waters, healthier people: Healthy China as the NPC deputies see it

Editor's Note: Building a Healthy China by 2035 is a strategic decision made by the CPC Central Committee, and the 15th Five-Year Plan period is critical to achieving this ...

A healthy society is a happy society, and China walks the walk

China is well aware that a healthy society is a happy society and instead of just talking the talk, China encourages its citizens to actually get out and walk the ...

Deliver for real, and turn every policy into smiles on people's faces: People's Daily Rui Ping

At the press conference for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on people's livelihood, the performance sheets from multiple departments were filled with meticulous care for ...

Childcare subsidies reach 33 mln Chinese families: top health official

More than 33 million Chinese families with infants under the age of three have received childcare subsidies, Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission, said on Saturday at a ...

Average life expectancy of Chinese reaches 79.25 years in 2025: top health official

The average life expectancy of the Chinese reached 79.25 years in 2025, an increase of 1.32 years from 2020, Lei Haichao, head of China's National Health Commission, said on Saturday ...

Understanding 'people' at the heart of Healthy China: People's Daily Rui Ping

Step by step, with unwavering determination and years of solid effort, a robust foundation has been laid for the people's happiness and well-being. From these achievements, we can gain a ...

Medical aid journey to Xizang: fulfilling my original aspirations and mission

As part of the “group-style” medical aid effort, we have always reflected on three questions: Why we aid Xizang, what we do while in Xizang and what we leave behind ...

Urban health logic for Beijing's 6,000 regular winter swimmers

Around 1 pm, the surface of Beijing's Shichahai Lake carries a bite of cold. The wooden boardwalk along the shore feels damp and chilly, as several middle-aged and elderly swimmers ...

China's National Health Commission expert outlines solutions to further meet public health needs in the 15th Five-Year Plan

During China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), the country has made notable progress in building its healthcare system. Both the overall scale and service capacity of hospitals, as well as the ...

Chinese university unveils humanoid diagnostic robot with non-invasive BCI tech to revolutionize early autism intervention

The Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in East China has unveiled the country's first humanoid diagnostic and treatment robot that deeply integrates non-invasive brain computer interface (BCI) technology, Science and ...

China introduces national subsidy for elderly care services to foster senior-friendly society

China has rolled out a nationwide subsidy program to support elderly people with disabilities who purchase care services, authorities announced Thursday, as part of efforts to ease family burdens and ...

Chinese researchers construct healthy reference chart for brain structure for Chinese population, to facilitate diagnosis and precision treatment

A Chinese research team recently constructed the first normative references of brain structure across the entire lifespan for the Chinese population, which could be understood as a "healthy reference chart" ...

'Convenient, efficient, professional': Foreign vloggers' hospital experiences reveal how China builds a people-centered healthcare system

"Considering China has so many people, I'm very impressed by how efficient the healthcare system is," an American vlogger said in a video documenting his experience of seeing a doctor ...

China aspires to raise average life expectancy to around 80 years by 2030: NHC chief

Based on global development trends, existing foundation, and the country's overall strength, China aims —through five years of dedicated effort—to raise the average life expectancy of the Chinese population by ...