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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 29 MIN

Scalpels over souvenirs: China's medical tourism boom

from Round Table China

China's hospitals are cultivating a new wave of international patients. Their destination is no longer just a cultural landmark, but a state-of-the-art operating room, drawn by what many systems lack: efficiency and affordability. With dramatically shorter wait times and costs a fraction of those in the West, China is rapidly carving out a reputation as a premier hub for medical tourism. On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu.

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