The emergence of Chinese medical tourism

September 3, 2013

The words “Chinese” and “medical tourism” in the same sentence might look strange, but major efforts are underway to secure China a significant and growing share of this lucrative market. Globally, medical tourism is booming. An estimated 6 million people travel internationally each year to seek medical treatment, with the sector estimated to be worth around US$100 billion in 2012, growing at an annual rate of 20-30 per cent. (The Nation)