-The Cross-Strait Medical and Health Exchange Association-
-Quality-Driven, Scientifically Supported:-
-Shaping a New Blueprint for High-Quality Private Healthcare Development-
To thoroughly study and implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and its "Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Advancing Chinese Modernization," and to actively participate in and promote the Healthy China initiative, the 3rd Cross-Strait Private Healthcare Development Summit was grandly held in Zengcheng, Guangzhou, from December 6 to 8, 2024. The summit was hosted by the Cross-Strait Medical and Health Exchange Association, co-organized by the Taiwan Hospital Association, and undertaken by Foresea Life Guangzhou General Hospital, with support from the Guangdong Zhong Nanshan Medical Foundation and Guangzhou Creative Biosciences.
With the theme "Quality-Driven, Scientifically Supported: Shaping a New Blueprint for High-Quality Private Healthcare Development," the summit gathered over 500 prominent leaders, including officials from the National Health Commission, the Cross-Strait Medical and Health Exchange Association, the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission, the Zengcheng District Government, and the Guangzhou Health Commission, along with executives and experts from renowned private healthcare institutions across the mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Together, they explored the evolving landscape and challenges of private healthcare within the framework of Chinese modernization, Formulating strategies and roadmaps for future progress.
The summit’s live online broadcast attracted over 300,000 viewers, sparking widespread discussion within the industry and setting a new benchmark for influence and public attention.
-Upholding the Summit's Vision and Charting a Promising Future-
Wang Jianping, Vice President of the Cross-Strait Medical and Health Exchange Association & President of Foresea Life Guangzhou General Hospital
President Wang Jianping extended a warm welcome and heartfelt gratitude to all distinguished guests. He reflected on the remarkable achievements of the previous two summits, which optimized healthcare resource allocation and fostered experience-sharing and synergy among private healthcare institutions across the Taiwan Strait.
Li Yongqiang, Deputy Mayor of Zengcheng District
On behalf of the Zengcheng District Committee and Government, Deputy Mayor Li Yongqiang warmly welcomed all attendees and expressed sincere appreciation. He acknowledged the significant contributions of Foresea Life Guangzhou General Hospital in pandemic response, medical services, and public welfare since its establishment in Zengcheng. He further affirmed that Zengcheng is committed to providing the best services, policies, and support to propel the high-quality development of private healthcare and enhance public access to superior medical care.
Gao Feng, Party Committee Member of the Guangzhou Health Commission & Full-time Deputy Secretary of the Guangzhou Private Medical Industry Party Committee
In his address, Secretary Gao Feng emphasized that Foresea Life Guangzhou General Hospital plays a crucial role in the development of the Two Mountains Innovation Zone, focusing on improving international healthcare services. He highlighted the hospital’s role in innovating private healthcare mechanisms and contributing to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area’s vision of becoming an eco-friendly, world-class forest wellness and medical tourism destination. The Guangzhou Health Commission, he pledged, will fully support the continuous innovation of private healthcare models, unlocking greater potential and fostering further growth.
Wang Hongbin, Party Committee Member & Deputy Director of the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission
Deputy Director Wang Hongbin noted that China is accelerating the implementation of advanced international medical technologies and equipment, injecting new vitality into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. He emphasized that the Cross-Strait Private Healthcare Development Summit, now in its third consecutive year, has become a premier exchange platform for leading medical experts worldwide, deepening healthcare cooperation across Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. The summit has also reinforced the region’s position as a pioneering hub for diversified, digitalized, and intelligent healthcare innovation.
Tsu-Der Lee, Chairman of Taipei Medical University
Chairman Lee Tsu-Te stressed that private healthcare is a vital component of the medical system, playing a key role in enhancing service delivery and meeting the diverse healthcare needs of the public. He highlighted the importance of long-term planning, effective patient communication, and continuous technological and talent development for private healthcare institutions.
Dr. Ko Wing-man, Former Secretary for Food and Health, Hong Kong SAR Government
Dr. Ko Wing-man provided insights into Hong Kong’s dual-track medical system, emphasizing the complementary roles of public and private healthcare sectors. He underscored the importance of private healthcare in offering diverse, personalized, and convenient medical services, helping to fulfill the evolving healthcare demands of modern society.
Dr. Wu Pei Juan -Vice Chairman & Secretary-General of Macau Kiang Wu Charitable Association, and President of Macau Kiang Wu Hospital
In her speech, Dr. Wu Pei Juan emphasized that private healthcare must always prioritize people's health and remain patient-centered. She also highlighted the recent pilot program allowing foreign-funded hospitals in nine designated areas, noting that this presents both challenges and opportunities for private healthcare. She urged the industry to leverage local social resources to drive medical advancements.
Wang Liji-President of the Cross-Strait Medical and Health Exchange Association
President Wang Liji stated that this year’s summit, themed "Quality-Driven, Scientifically Supported: Shaping a New Blueprint for High-Quality Private Healthcare Development," focuses on studying the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and aligning with the National Health Commission's healthcare reform initiatives. He emphasized that the summit seeks to explore the new trends, concepts, and challenges facing private healthcare in China's modernization process, deepening its role in the Healthy China initiative and fostering the regulated and high-quality development of private healthcare.
Xing Ruoqi -Deputy Director of the Medical Administration Bureau, National Health Commission
Deputy Director Xing Ruoqi acknowledged the critical role of private healthcare in safeguarding public health and driving socio-economic progress. She stressed the need for private medical institutions to align with high-quality development trends and cater to diverse healthcare demands. She further pointed out that private healthcare should focus on long-term growth, strategic accumulation, and differentiated development from public hospitals, working collaboratively to enhance the overall healthcare system.
Following the speeches, the "Cross-Strait Private Healthcare Alliance" was officially launched. The alliance comprises Foresea Life Guangzhou General Hospital, Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, Macau Kiang Wu Hospital, Nanjing BenQ Hospital, Xiamen Hong’ai Hospital, Dongguan Taixin Hospital, United Family Healthcare, Gleneagles Hong Kong Hospital, C-MER Medical Holdings Limited, and Guangzhou Creative Biosciences. The alliance aims to promote the standardized development of private healthcare across the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong-Macao regions, fostering collaboration in academic exchange, technological empowerment, medical training, and integrated healthcare networks.
Alliance Mission
1.Enhancing Cooperation & Exchange：Establish a development platform for private healthcare to facilitate resource sharing, technical collaboration, and experience exchange among private medical institutions across the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong-Macao regions.
2.Advancing High-Quality Development：Jointly improve medical service quality, management standards, and technological innovation, ensuring better healthcare services for patients.
3.Capacity Building in Healthcare Management & Operations：Organize regular training programs to enhance hospital administrators' management capabilities and explore new operational models for private healthcare institutions.
4.Enhancing Medical Workforce Development：Develop a diverse talent cultivation platform, leveraging high-quality resources to train and attract top medical professionals, thereby enhancing the overall quality of healthcare teams.
5.Fostering Medical-Research-Industry Innovation：Collaborate in introducing new technologies, conducting clinical research, and accelerating the commercialization of medical innovations.
6.Exploring Market Adaptation Mechanisms：Facilitate resource optimization, new technology sharing, public health initiatives, and charitable healthcare projects within the alliance.
Plaque Awarding Ceremony
- Bringing Together Cross-Strait Experts for Deeper Exchange and Integration –
Following the opening ceremony, a distinguished lineup of experts delivered insightful keynote speeches, offering profound professional insights and forward-thinking perspectives on critical healthcare topics:
Xing Ruoqi, Deputy Director of the Medical Administration Bureau, National Health Commission, provided an in-depth analysis of China’s policies on private healthcare.
Gu Jingwen, Director of the International Medical Center at Fudan University’s Huashan Hospital and Chair of the International Medical and Special Services Committee of the Cross-Strait Medical and Health Exchange Association, discussed trends and recommendations for high-quality international medical services.
Michiko Miyake, Auditor of the Japan Medical Journalists Association and Visiting Professor at Fujita Health University, examined Japan’s medical, elderly care, and medical tourism developments.
Zhu Yihong, President of the Taiwan Community Hospital Association, analyzed the structure and ecosystem of Taiwan’s private healthcare institutions.
Zhu Peixuan, Vice President of Foresea Life Guangzhou General Hospital and Head of its International Medical Center, shared insights on high-quality healthcare development from the perspective of insurance-funded hospitals.
Tian Wei, Vice President and Secretary-General of the Cross-Strait Medical and Health Exchange Association; Wu Jing, Director of the Huiqiao Medical Center at Southern Medical University’s Nanfang Hospital; Li Li, Former Director of the International Department at Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University; Zhu Yuqing, Director of the International Department at China-Japan Friendship Hospital; and Gu Yong, Director of the International Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, served as moderators.
Guest Highlights:
-Focus on Cutting-edge Topics and Collaborative Development-
The summit simultaneously hosted four major sub-forums, providing a platform for industry leaders, experts, and scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait as well as Hong Kong and Macau to exchange insights and collaborate. Many renowned experts and scholars delivered speeches on topics such as "High-Quality Development of Social Medical Institutions", "Empowering Innovation and Management in Primary Healthcare Services, Deepening Collaborative Development of Medical Consortiums", "Nursing Sub-Forum: Fostering Development Through Thought and Empowerment", and "Technological Leadership in High-Quality Development", offering valuable ideas and references to promote the high-quality development of social healthcare.
To facilitate comprehensive exchanges and mutual progress, the summit also held several high-level roundtable discussions. These focused on "Trends in the Development of Social Medical Institutions", "Innovation and Collaboration for Advancing Primary Healthcare", "The Future Career Development of Nurses in Non-Public Hospitals", and "The Role of New Technologies in Accelerating Medical Advancements". Participants from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and Hong Kong and Macau openly shared experiences, ideas, and innovative solutions, contributing to the exploration of the future development path for social healthcare.
Roundtable Moderators:
Li Feipeng, Chairman of the Taiwan Hospital Association and Board Member of Taipei Medical University; Liu Weidong, President of Shanghai Donglei Brain Science Hospital; Zhao Liang, Executive Deputy Secretary-General of the International Medical Services Committee of the China Hospital Association; Zhang Jinhui, Vice Chairman of the Fujian Provincial Nursing Association and President Assistant of Xiamen Hongai Hospital; Zhou Pixuan, from the Innovation Research Institute of Computational Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, served as moderators.
Tian Wei, Vice President and Secretary-General of the Cross-Strait Medical and Health Exchange Association; Wu Jing, Director of the Huiqiao Medical Center at Southern Medical University’s Nanfang Hospital; Li Li, Former Director of the International Department at Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University; Zhu Yuqing, Director of the International Department at China-Japan Friendship Hospital; and Gu Yong, Director of the International Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, were among the distinguished industry leaders who moderated the sessions.
This summit gathered collective wisdom, promoted synergy, and created new possibilities. It not only delved into the interpretation of social medical policies and provided a roadmap for industry development but also focused on cutting-edge topics such as advanced technologies, management services, primary healthcare, and nursing. The discussions addressed key challenges in the industry and offered practical solutions, making it a deeper, broader progression from previous summits.
In the future, the summit will continue to align with the strategic goal of Healthy China, shouldering the social mission of improving public health and welfare. It will join forces with all stakeholders to explore the vast prospects for the development of social healthcare, contributing powerful momentum to advancing the health cause of the Chinese nation and achieving the grand goal of a Healthy China.
