Global Digital Trade Center's Medical and Health Industry Center Unveiled in Shanghai

Shanghai, 2026/5/9 – At the International Green Medical Services Summit (Shanghai), the Global Digital Trade Center for Healthcare & Wellness was officially launched. Strategic cooperation memorandums were signed with partners from Indonesia and Mongolia, marking a key step in the international expansion of the remanufactured medical device industry.

Yang Zhengwei, Executive Deputy Director of the Management Committee of the Lingang New Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, introduced a series of preferential policies at the summit to support the green and low-carbon transformation and circular economy development of the medical industry in Lingang. Lingang has established an industrial cluster integrating bonded testing, maintenance, and remanufacturing, attracting numerous related companies and creating a unique full-industry-chain advantage.

Wang Yu, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Health Commission, stated that Shanghai is accelerating its development into a top-tier medical hub in Asia. Last year, the city received 86.7 million international outpatient and emergency visits, representing a 25.5% year-over-year increase. Shanghai will further leverage its international healthcare advantages to provide global partners with "one-stop" health solutions.

Cai Jian, Global Director of Public Markets at Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd., stated that global population aging, the growing burden of chronic diseases, and the rapid emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence are driving continuous transformation and growth in the global medical device market. To stand out in global competition, Chinese medical device companies must enhance their core competitiveness through technological innovation, policy support, and industrial upgrading. The establishment of this industry center provides a vital platform for exploring new models and applying emerging technologies.

As a core agenda item of the summit, the unveiling ceremony for the Global Digital Trade Center – Medical & Health Industry Center was held at the main venue. Leveraging Shanghai's comprehensive strengths in medical device remanufacturing, high-end medical training, medical education, professional exhibitions, and integrated healthcare services, the center aims to establish a global platform integrating product display and trading, technology transfer, talent development, technical services, and international collaboration.

At the unveiling ceremony, the Medical and Health Industry Center of the Global Digital Trade Center signed memorandums of understanding with Induk KUD (China Representative Office of the Indonesian Village Cooperative Alliance) and the Legal Environment Development Association of Mongolia. The agreements establish deep cooperation in medical equipment procurement, personnel training, and hospital construction consulting.

Xu Shangmiao, Director of the Shanghai Institute of Medical Devices, noted that "Belt and Road" partner countries have strong demand for high-value medical equipment. However, the global market for such devices often suffers from inadequate quality assurance and lack of after-sales support. China produces a wide range of high-quality, cost-effective medical devices. After professional processing, these products can reliably meet the diverse needs of importing countries.

The Medical Devices and Health Industry Center of the Global Digital Trade Exchange was established jointly by the Global Digital Trade Exchange, Shanghai Medical Device Research Institute, Shanghai Junyuan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., and other organizations. In the future, it will build innovative medical device exhibition and training centers in over 30 countries worldwide. Through immersive equipment demonstrations, hands-on training, and efficient technology transfer, the center aims to train international medical professionals and support the development of a sustainable global healthcare ecosystem.