File photo: A visitor test drives AI-powered smart medical equipment developed by Tencent at the Smart China Expo held in Chongqing. [Photo/ Xinhua]

Chongqing is a national demonstration base for the medical device technology industry, featuring a well-established medical device industry chain and a diverse product structure.

Key companies include Haifu Technology and Xishan Science & Technology. Key scientific research institutions and industrial technology service platforms include Chongqing University, Chongqing Medical University, and National Ultrasonic Medical Engineering Research Center. These provide scientific research and technical support and are helping transform Chongqing into an innovative manufacturing base for intelligent medical devices.

Key business and industrial parks

These include Western (Chongqing) Science City, Bishan High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Chongqing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Wanzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, Changshou Economic and Technological Development Zone, Fuling Industrial Park, and Jianqiao Industrial Park.

Key development focus and investment areas

New and high-end large medical instruments for analysis, imaging, dialysis, and tumor treatment, along with advanced medical devices for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular intervention, neurovascular intervention, surgical robots, orthopedic materials, and in vitro diagnostic reagents.

The information is sourced from Investing Chongqing (2023). This article is updated on February 2, 2024.