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Xi sets priorities for China’s health system at national conference
At a national health conference in Beijing on October 12–13, Xi Jinping set priorities for China’s health system.
He said the 2026–2030 period is key to reaching China’s goal of becoming a “Healthy China” by 2035.
The plan calls for health needs to shape government policies and for more focus on preventing illness, including stronger disease controls and food safety.
It also calls for better medical services, with more care available close to where people live and improved support for people with long-term conditions.
Xi said reforms should improve coordination between hospitals, health insurance and medicines while keeping medical care affordable and public hospitals focused on public benefit.
Premier Li Qiang urged officials to put the priorities into practice, including improving access to care and health services for older people and children.
Xi Jinping called for China to strengthen prevention, medical services and health-care reform at a national health conference in Beijing.
He said the 2026–2030 period is key to achieving the goal of building a Healthy China by 2035.
Xi called for health to be given priority in policy-making and for stronger disease prevention, primary care and medical insurance.
The conference took place on October 12 and 13, and Premier Li Qiang delivered a concluding speech.
- Who
- Xi Jinping addressed the conference. Li Qiang delivered the concluding speech.
- What
- China’s leaders set priorities for the country’s health system and the Healthy China initiative.
- When
- October 12–13. The year is not stated in the article text.
- Where
- Beijing, China.
- Why
- Xi said the 2026–2030 period is key to achieving the goal of building a Healthy China by 2035.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The national health conference was held in Beijing.
Xi Jinping addressed the conference, and Li Qiang delivered a concluding speech.
- Conference
- National Health Conference
- Location
- Beijing
- Dates
- October 12–13
- Healthy China target
- Build a Healthy China by 2035
- Key period
- 2026–2030
What people are saying
Prevention is the most economical and effective health strategy
We must firmly implement a strategy of prioritizing health in development
The 2026–2030 period is a key period for achieving the goal of building a Healthy China by 2035
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