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Chinese medical device makers target Europe amid domestic anti-corruption crackdown

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Chinese medical device manufacturers are increasingly looking to European markets for growth as domestic anti-corruption campaigns impact sales. Companies like Jenscare Scientific, a heart medical device maker, are seeking CE certification under the EU's Medical Device Regulation to facilitate sales across the region. This strategic shift is driven by a reported 12% year-on-year decrease in government-backed hospital purchases in China during the first five months of 2026, affecting the revenue of major domestic players. AI

RANK_REASON Significant international market expansion by Chinese companies driven by domestic policy changes. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Chinese medical device makers target Europe amid domestic anti-corruption crackdown

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julie Zhang ·

    Chinese medical device makers push into Europe as anti-corruption squeeze bites at home

    Facing anti-corruption policies and profit squeezing at home, Chinese innovative medical device companies are accelerating their push into the European market despite mounting cross-border trade protectionism. Government-backed hospital purchases of medical devices in China fell …

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