Health Screening in China

China vs. US health checkups: what's actually different? (2026)
China vs. US health checkups: what's actually different? (2026)
Last updated: November 3, 2026. Quick answer A US annual physical is risk-based: your doctor adds tests only when your age or history calls for them, often across several visits.... Read more...
PET-CT scans in China: cost, technology and wait times (2026)
PET-CT scans in China: cost, technology and wait times (2026)
Last updated: November 3, 2026. Quick answer A PET-CT scan fuses two imaging tests into one: PET shows which tissue is metabolically active, CT shows exactly where it is. It... Read more...
Cancer screening panel vs. annual physical: what's the difference? (2026)
Cancer screening panel vs. annual physical: what's the difference? (2026)
Last updated: October 30, 2026. Quick answer A cancer screening panel is a set of tests chosen to catch early cancer, not a general health check. A standard annual physical... Read more...
Can you get an online second opinion from a doctor in China? (2026)
Can you get an online second opinion from a doctor in China? (2026)
Yes. You get an online second opinion from a doctor in China by sending records to a hospital's international department or a coordinator for review. Under Chinese rules this counts... Read more...
Health screenings after 55: what should you ask for? (2026)
Health screenings after 55: what should you ask for? (2026)
Health screenings after 55 should cover more than a basic checkup. Expect blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar tests, age-triggered cancer screenings, a one-time aneurysm scan for men who smoked,... Read more...
I went to China hospital and felt completely lost — here's what actually happened
I went to China hospital and felt completely lost — here's what actually happened
It was 8am on a Tuesday. I had a 39°C fever, a passport, and absolutely no idea what I was doing. I was in Shanghai for a week of client... Read more...
I went to a Chinese public hospital for a health screening. Here's what actually happened.
I went to a Chinese public hospital for a health screening. Here's what actually happened.
  At 1:40 in the afternoon I collected my results from a self-service print terminal in the lobby of a Hangzhou public hospital. The machine printed several pages of A4.... Read more...
7 experiences you should not miss when travelling to China (2026)
7 experiences you should not miss when travelling to China (2026)
China recorded 154.5 million inbound visits in 2025, a 17% increase on the previous year, with 30 million of those arriving under visa-free arrangements that have expanded to cover the... Read more...
Latest Guide to health screening in China for foreigners (2026)
Latest Guide to health screening in China for foreigners (2026)
The first time I walked into a health examination centre in Wuhan, I spent about ten minutes near the entrance trying to work out what to do. There was a... Read more...
A well-lit entrance corridor of a modern hospital in China, showing clinical signage in both Chinese and English
How to pick a trusted hospital in China after the JCI exit
Medically reviewed by Jane Xi, MD, CMDA This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. JCI operated in China until 2023. Then it stopped. The... Read more...
Is Health Screening in China Safe? An Honest Guide
Is Health Screening in China Safe? An Honest Guide
Medically reviewed by Jane Xi, MD, CMDA This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.   China has 1,876 Grade 3A hospitals. Forty-six held JCI... Read more...