From "Policy Highland" to "City of Hope"—International Journalists Step into Boao Lecheng!

This afternoon, our media tour arrived at the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone—China's only "medical special zone" and another shining calling card of the Hainan Free Trade Port.

Lecheng by the Numbers:

554 innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices introduced, covering over 180 pharmaceutical companies from more than 20 countries and regio

865,300 medical tourism visits in 2025, up 109.18% year-on-year

123,300 approved medical device and pharmaceutical uses in 2025, benefiting more patients with complex conditio

Attracted approximately 60 foreign-invested enterprises, with 4 overseas medical institutions established

Latest on Special Food Products: Just yesterday (Feb 26), Lecheng added two new specially approved health foods—ZALEY Silymarin Capsules (liver protection) from Canada and Gutmafe Probiotics Capsules (gut health) developed in Sweden. To date, Lecheng has introduced 15 special food products, including 3 foods for special medical purposes and 12 health food products.

Global Medical Tourism Destination: Lecheng has launched 35 domestic and international medical tourism routes, covering chronic disease rehabilitation, traditional therapies, early screening, and health management, attracting a growing number of international visitors.

What Sparked Journalists' Curiosity:

How does the "green channel" for specially approved drugs and devices actually work for patients?

What breakthroughs have been made in real-world data research?

How does Lecheng's unique policy ecosystem attract global pharmaceutical giants?

As international reporters walked through Lecheng's exhibition hall and heard stories of life-changing treatments, cameras clicked and questions flew. From "patients going abroad" to "receiving world-class care at home," Lecheng is rewriting China's medical landscape.

主创名单：

Reporter :Chen Yitong＆Zhang Tongzhui

Editor：Lin Shuaichen