China is the world's most populous country with over 1.35 billion inhabitants. It is also one of the largest countries on Earth, covering an area of nearly 10 million square kilometers.
In China, western-style medical facilities are available in Beijing and Shanghai. These hospitals and clinics cater for the large expatriate populations in these cities, as well as increasing numbers of medical tourists who travel to China for high quality healthcare at affordable prices.
Stem cell therapy is popular. However, some providers offer
experimental treatments, and stem cell therapy is not robustly regulated
in China. Patients are advised to undertake their own research in to specific
treatments and their efficacy.