Dossier
trade protectionism
Coverage of trade protectionism in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese medical device makers push into Europe as anti-corruption squeeze bites at home
Chinese medical device companies are expanding into the European market due to anti-corruption policies and reduced profits at home. Government-backed hospital purchases in China have decreased, impacting their revenue, leading them to seek opportunities abroad despite European trade barriers.
- Chinese medical device makers push into Europe as anti-corruption squeeze bites at home
Chinese medical device companies are expanding into the European market amid anti-corruption policies and declining domestic hospital purchases, which have reduced their revenue. Government-backed hospital purchases in China fell 12% year-on-year in the first five months of 2026 due to a new anti-corruption probe.