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China medtech exports surge, challenging global incumbents

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Chinese medical technology companies are expanding their market share globally by competing with established US, European, and Japanese firms. United Imaging Healthcare in Shanghai is an example of a company whose CT scanners can complete full-body scans faster than traditional equipment, taking only five minutes compared to 20. Policy measures such as requiring some Chinese hospitals to use domestic products have helped boost the export value of medical equipment from China to over $24 billion last year. However, despite this growth, Chinese exporters still face challenges in building trust with international buyers, who may be hesitant to fully switch suppliers but are interested in diversification.

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Chinese medical equipment manufacturers, particularly United Imaging Healthcare from Shanghai, are rapidly gaining ground against established Western competitors like GE, Siemens, and Philips in global markets. These Chinese companies offer CT scanners that can complete full-body scans in just five minutes compared to the 20 minutes required by conventional machines. Supported by government policies such as mandates for some Chinese hospitals to use domestic products, China's medical equipment exports surged to over $24 billion last year. Despite this success, gaining global market trust remains a challenge; a Hong Kong hospital CEO told Nikkei that while they are not switching suppliers entirely, they are diversifying their procurement.

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While treatment centers long relied on machines from GE, Siemens, and Philips, some are now embracing machines like Shanghai-based United Imaging Healthcare’s CT scanners, which can perform full-body scans in five minutes versus the 20 it takes conventional equipment.

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Chinese medical equipment makers are increasingly challenging US, European, and Japanese competitors in hospitals around the world, extending Beijing’s technological prowess to yet another industry. asserted

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Policy support — including mandating some Chinese hospitals to use domestic products — has lifted the industry, with China’s exports of hospital equipment hitting more than $24 billion last year. asserted

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Still, building trust in global markets remains a challenge for Chinese exporters: “We’re not saying we’re switching, but we’re diversifying,” a Hong Kong hospital CEO told Nikkei. asserted

CEO → build → Nikkei