On August 14, 2026, the Seminar on High-Quality Development of International Medical Services and the 8th Belt and Road Medical Assistance Conference (MASSCON 2026) was held in Beijing. Under the theme "Connecting Expertise Along the Silk Road to Enhance International Healthcare Cooperation", the event brought together health sector representatives from China and abroad to explore ways to advance the high-quality development of international healthcare services and medical rescue.  

The conference covered a range of topics, including facilitation of access to healthcare for international patients visiting China, practices and experiences in China and other countries and regions, cross-border medical information service platforms, financial support and payment settlement, border rescue and the development of border port hospitals, medical tourism, and international medical transport. The discussions were meant to promote better coordination of resources related to international healthcare services, overseas health protection, medical rescue and other matters.

Scene at the event

For the first time, the conference also featured an exhibition zone dedicated to international medical cooperation, showcasing the service capabilities of international medical service providers and border port hospitals, supporting services for international healthcare, emergency medical transport and support, as well as appropriate medical technologies in which China has comparative advantages.

MASSCON 2026 is a major supporting event of the 32nd China International Medical Equipment Exhibition and Scientific Conference (China-Hospeq 2026). Hosted by the International Health Exchange and Cooperation Center of the National Health Commission, China-Hospeq 2026 will run from August 14 to 16. More than 200 companies and institutions from over 10 countries and regions, including China, Germany, the United States and Sweden, have been invited to participate in the exhibition, with dozens of international conferences and policy seminars arranged as supporting events.

(Source: CRI Online)