Large spike in births following the new two-child policy in China

In an effort to reduce China’s ageing rate and combat its shrinking workforce, the Chinese government announced in October 2015 that they would replace their infamous one-child policy with a two-child policy. The new universal two-child policy, implemented in January 1 2016, now allows all couples nationwide to have two children. Health authorities believe this …

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Hospital costs rising are causing elderly concern in Beijing

Recent reforms have caused quite a stir in Beijing following municipal officials introducing new rules on hospital billing. The changes were introduced to head off potentially exploitative hospital costs in the capital, yet public response to the changes has been somewhat chaotic. Is the reaction justified, or simply a misunderstanding? This week, Pacific Prime China …

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Family health insurance in China: 10 tips on getting the right plan

Protecting the health and wellbeing of your family with the right family health insurance plan will give you all much-needed peace of mind and financial security should any unexpected illnesses occur. Those looking for a family plan will quickly discover that there’s no such thing as a one-version-fits-all health insurance policy, as the right coverage …

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