China's capital city Beijing will introduce six innovative measures to streamline the review and approval process for medical devices. These initiatives aim to expedite approvals, encourage innovation, and attract businesses to the city. 

In 2024, Beijing has intensified efforts to improve its regulatory framework and foster a thriving environment for innovation in the medical device sector. The city has significantly reduced the average time for initial registration of medical devices to just 43 working days. 

In addition, Beijing has attracted 14 medical device companies from other provinces, including notable entities like Alibaba DAMO Academy, to establish new operations in the city.

To support industry growth, Beijing has established partnerships with 18 medical device industrial parks, providing targeted services to enterprises. The city plans to increase the number of pilot industrial parks this year and develop replicable service models that can be implemented in other areas.

Furthermore, Beijing is leveraging technology to streamline regulatory processes and support the medical device industry. An AI model is under development to assist with medical device registration consultation and review processes. This innovation will help to enhance the efficiency and quality of reviews by addressing common challenges and freeing up reviewers' time.