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China

Shanghai · Beijing · Hainan (Boao)

A state-backed medical tourism ecosystem unlocking proton therapy, elite academic hospitals, and treatments unavailable elsewhere in Asia.

China has built one of the world's most advanced healthcare ecosystems, anchored by century-old academic medical centres and a growing network of internationally-oriented hospitals. Shanghai operates 13 government-designated International Medical Tourism Pilot Units, while Hainan's Boao Lecheng Pilot Zone — a special regulatory area — allows the use of internationally approved treatments and devices ahead of nationwide clearance, drawing over 860,000 medical visitors in 2025 alone. CureSureMedico's network in China connects patients to leading academic institutions for advanced oncology, cardiology, and complex second opinions.

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Proton Therapy Centre in China

Why China?

Four reasons our clinical team selected China as a verified destination in our network.

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Government-Backed Medical Tourism Zones

Shanghai operates 13 officially designated International Medical Tourism Pilot Units, while Hainan's Boao Lecheng Pilot Zone permits internationally approved drugs and devices ahead of nationwide clearance — a regulatory advantage unique in Asia that drew over 860,000 medical visitors in 2025.

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World-Renowned Academic Medical Centres

Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), founded in 1921, has ranked #1 nationally for 14 consecutive years, while Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center — a Full Member of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) — anchors one of the country's leading oncology programmes.

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Advanced Oncology & Cardiac Infrastructure

The Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center (SPHIC), opened in 2015, was China's first proton and heavy-ion therapy facility. Fuwai Hospital in Beijing operates one of the world's largest cardiovascular science centres, performing more than 15,000 cardiac surgeries annually.

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Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine

The vast majority of major hospitals in China combine Western clinical protocols with dedicated Traditional Chinese Medicine departments, offering patients complementary pain management, rehabilitation, and chronic disease support alongside conventional treatment.

Clinical Strengths

Procedures and specialties where China's partner hospitals consistently deliver above-benchmark outcomes.

  • check_circleProton and heavy-ion radiotherapy — Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center (SPHIC)
  • check_circleInterventional and surgical cardiology — Fuwai Hospital, Beijing (15,000+ procedures/year)
  • check_circleComplex orthopaedic and joint surgery — Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
  • check_circleAcademic oncology second opinions — Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center (UICC member)
  • check_circleIntegrated Traditional Chinese Medicine for rehabilitation and chronic disease management

Logistics at a Glance

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48 hours
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Mandarin — primary language nationally; English available at internationally-oriented hospitals in Shanghai, Beijing, and Hainan's Boao zone, with interpreter services for international patients.
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L (tourist) visa for short-term care, or S1/S2 visa for extended treatment; an expanding unilateral visa-free list now covers around 50 countries for stays of up to 30 days — verify current eligibility before booking travel.

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JCI-accredited hospitals (accreditation still concentrated in major cities)Shanghai International Medical Tourism Pilot Unit designationHainan Boao Lecheng Pilot Zone special regulatory status
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Ready to Explore China?

Our clinical team will review your case, connect you with the right specialist in China, and provide a complete cost estimate — typically within 48 hours.

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No commitment required · Response within 48 hours · Bilingual support throughout