Trials for new China-developed mRNA vaccines greenlighted
China has so far granted conditional approval or emergency use authorization for seven domestic vaccines.
Wang Xiaoyu
HPV shots promoted for China’s young girls
Promoting access to HPV vaccines has long been a hot topic during the two sessions, the annual meetings of the country's top legislature and top political advisory body.
Beijing cluster linked to overseas mail
Investigations found that the first victim of the current cluster, who had no travel history, was exposed to international mail from time to time, as part of her work.
China’s national medical bulk-buy program to be expanded
China has launched six rounds of the centralized procurement program since 2018, with 260 billion yuan of savings estimated.
China’s dropping birthrate caused by multiple factors
About 10.62 million babies were born in China last year, falling from 12 million in 2020 and the lowest number in recent years.
Urgent need for China to encourage births after drop in 2021
The number of babies born last year was 10.62 million, down from 12 million registered births the previous year.