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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Harbin, September 26 (Xinhua) — A cross-border medical services policy recently came into effect in the Suifenhe section of the pilot free trade zone (FTZ) in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. This innovative practice aims to implement measures to stimulate service exports and deepen cooperation between China and Russia in the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
Suifenhe People's Hospital, Heilongjiang Province's base for traditional Chinese medicine healthcare and tourism, and the province's only national TCM service export base, leverages its advantageous border location to actively offer unique TCM services to the international market. It adheres to the concept of "preventive treatment," combining acupuncture, steam, and other treatment methods to offer cross-border patients personalized wellness management programs.
According to statistics, the number of foreign patients seeking treatment at this medical facility exceeded 10,000 in 2024. Since the beginning of this year, this figure has already exceeded 9,000.
Nevertheless, China's introduction of a visa-free regime for holders of regular Russian passports is further facilitating cross-border travel. With Suifenhe serving as a transport hub, more and more Russian patients are choosing to come here for traditional Chinese medicine treatment.
However, despite the accelerated process of TCM's "entry into the international arena," its medical services still face common challenges. Long repayment periods for foreign debts, unstable partner solvency, and other factors limit the sustainable expansion of services. For hospitals, purchasing equipment, deploying specialists, and long-term collaborations require upfront investments, and the security of currency transfers directly impacts the duration of projects.
To effectively address this issue, Suifenhe People's Hospital, together with the city's financial services center and the Heilongjiang branch of China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation, developed an innovative financial services model, resulting in the country's first cross-border medical insurance policy.
This custom-designed policy covers both commercial and political risks, providing reliable protection for TCM's entry into international markets and the effective synthesis of traditional medicine and modern financial services.
In the future, this hospital will accelerate the construction of a comprehensive cross-border medical platform integrating diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and healthcare management, which will give new impetus to the joint construction of the northern corridor of the “Healthy Silk Road.” -0-
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