New rules on fully foreign hospitals set

Action plan maps out clear conditions, requirements, procedures for sector

China's recent move to allow the establishment of wholly owned foreign hospitals in nine regions is primarily aimed at providing diversified medical services for both foreigners living in the nation and Chinese people, authorities said on Friday.

A statement released on the official website of the National Health Commission said that the nine regions will import high-level medical resources, enrich domestic medical services and see an enhanced business environment.

It also added that a string of rules and regulations will be implemented to supervise wholly owned foreign hospitals.