China plans to allow the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals in specific cities and regions, according to an official document released on Sunday.

These hospitals will be permitted to operate in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, as well as throughout the island of Hainan, as stated in a circular jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the National Health Commission, and the National Medical Products Administration. The document outlines the expansion of pilot programs for opening up in the medical sector.

The circular noted that detailed conditions, requirements, and procedures for establishing these hospitals will be provided later.

Additionally, foreign-invested enterprises will be allowed to engage in the development and application of technologies related to human stem cells and gene diagnosis and treatment. These activities will be permitted within the pilot free-trade zones in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, and the Hainan Free Trade Port, including the registration, launch, and production of related products, the document said.

The document emphasized that enterprises involved must comply with China's laws and regulations, including those governing human genetic resource management, drug clinical trials, drug registration, and ethical review processes. Strict adherence to relevant management procedures is also required.

Local authorities are urged to actively support foreign enterprises, enhance communication between government bodies, and strengthen supervision of pilot enterprises. This is aimed at identifying and mitigating potential risks in a timely manner, ensuring effective oversight of the projects.

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