Chinese Markets for Diagnostic Imaging Systems 2009

China is one of the fastest-developing countries in the world, posting robust economic growth. Health care had been previously neglected, however, especially in the country's rural areas. To improve health care conditions for rural residents, the government has launched a rural health care project that aims to equip facilities with up-to-date medical technologies; included in the project are plans to update medical diagnostic imaging equipment. As a result, the ultrasound, X-ray, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging system markets will experience significant growth over the forecast period. The overall Chinese market for diagnostic imaging systems will expand greatly because many opportunities exist for equipment manufacturers and peripheral vendors.