Healthcare Guides

In-depth, practical guides for navigating healthcare in China as a foreigner.

What to Do If You Get Sick in China as a Foreigner

A step-by-step guide on what to do when you need medical care in China — from finding an English-speaking hospital to dealing with insurance.

Complete guide to Shanghai hospitals with international insurance direct billing. Which insurers work where, and what you need to know.

The definitive list of hospitals in China's top cities with verified English-language services.

Costs, quality, insurance coverage, and real differences between public and private healthcare for foreigners in China.

GOP, pre-auth, cashless treatment — everything you need to know about getting your insurance to pay directly.

Over-the-counter options, prescription rules, importing medications, and Chinese pharmacy navigation tips.