China's Medical Tourism: Niche Market Faces Regional Hurdles

February 3, 2026

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Summary

A viral story about a British patient's rapid, affordable stomach treatment in China (13 days, ~£300 vs. U.K. delays) highlights its healthcare destination appeal. Despite some hospitals seeing more international patients, experts state China's medical tourism remains a niche, facing significant hurdles against regional rivals in cross-border healthcare.

Read the full article here: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-02-05/china-draws-more-foreign-patients-but-medical-tourism-is-still-a-niche-102411611.html