Health News (China)

Health News
(健康报)
TypeDaily (5 issues per week)
FormatMajor newspaper
OwnerNational Health Commission of the People's Republic of China
PublisherHealth News Press
Founded1931, Ruijin, Jiangxi
LanguageSimplified Chinese
HeadquartersNo. 6, East Zhimen Outer Street, Beijing
PriceRMB0.8
Websitehttp://www.jkb.com.cn/

Health News (simplified Chinese: 健康报; traditional Chinese: 健康報; pinyin: Jiànkāng Bào) is the official newspaper of the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China. Founded in 1931, Health News is regarded as the earliest professional health newspaper in China. In January 1956, Premier Zhou Enlai personally inscribed the masthead of the newspaper. Health News is now one of China's most authoritative and influential medical publications. Its mission is to publicize national health policies, report medical and scientific developments, and promote public health knowledge.[1][2][3][4][5]

History

In 1931, Health (Chinese: 健康) was founded as a revolutionary health newspaper in Ruijin, Jiangxi by He Cheng, head of the Central Soviet Area's medical corps.[5][2]

1934–1936: The newspaper publication continued during the Long March despite difficult conditions. After arriving in northern Shaanxi with the Red Army in 1936, Health ceased publication.[5]

After the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan, Health resumed publication in Jiamusi on August 15, 1946.[5]

In 1949, the editorial office was relocated to Beijing, becoming the official newspaper of the Ministry of Health of the Central People's Government.[5]

In 1956, Health was renamed Health News, and Premier Zhou Enlai inscribed the Chinese new name "健康报" for it. In the same year, the newspaper converted from vertical to horizontal typesetting.[5][2]

From 1966 to 1979, Health News was suspended due to the Cultural Revolution.[6]

In September 1988, Health News published a reader's letter urging Deng Xiaoping, then Chairman of the Central Military Commission, to quit smoking. A few days later, the article was reprinted by a BBC reporter.[6]

In November 1999, the Health News website was launched after obtaining an Internet news information service license by the government.[5][7]

In 2007, the digital version of Health News was launched.[8][5]

In 2009, Health News was selected by the China World Records Association as one of the earliest health-related professional newspapers in China.[2]

In 2013, 2015, and 2017, Health News was ranked among the top 100 newspapers and periodicals in China for three consecutive times.[2][9]

By 2018, Health News had established a government new media matrix covering dozens of platforms including WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao, Douyin, Tencent, and Baidu.[5]

In February 2019, the Health News press changed its name from "Health News" to "Health News Co., Ltd.", as the official new media platform of the National Health Commission.[1]

In 2024, the "Healthy China" government new media platform hosted by Health News had a total of over 24 million followers and over 100 billion views.[10]

Content and Sections

Health News is published five times a week, Monday through Friday. There are eight pages in a broadsheet format. The page layout are[5][11][4]

  • News pages: covering national health policies, medical research, and public health issues.
  • Special editions: including Management Weekly, Primary Health Care, Humanities Perspective, People & Vision, Culture Window, Medical Horizons, Knowledge and Health.
  • Columns: including hospital management forums, nursing features, medical insurance reports, public health online, traditional Chinese medicine, elderly health.

Influence

For many years, Health News has ranked among the top 50 newspapers and magazines in the national postal system in terms of circulation. It is considered an authoritative and professional newspaper in China's health sector. It organizes major events such as the National Public Hospital Development Summit, the Internet + Health China Conference, and the National Health Microfilm Festival. Its stated mission is "to serve the people's health and promote a civilized and scientific lifestyle."[5][12][2][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Jiang Ziwen. "国家卫健委直属的《健康报》社变更为国有独资公司" [The Health News, directly under the National Health Commission, has been transformed into a wholly state-owned company] (in Chinese). The Paper (newspaper). Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "健康报电子版（数字报）在线阅读" [Online reading of the electronic version (digital edition) of Health News] (in Chinese). NEZ.CN. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  3. ^ "《健康报》创刊85周年座谈会在京举行" [A symposium commemorating the 85th anniversary of the founding of the Health News was held in Beijing] (in Chinese). National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China. 2016-10-26.
  4. ^ a b c "科普报刊有哪几个比较好" [Which popular science newspapers and magazines are good?] (in Chinese). Huawen Yixun. 2024-07-11.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "《健康报》简介" [Introduction to Health News]. Health News Co., Ltd. February 28, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "70年，《健康报》记录的这些精彩瞬间" [70 Years of Wonderful Moments Recorded by Health News] (in Chinese). The Paper (newspaper). 2019-10-01.
  7. ^ "获得互联网新闻信息服务许可的互联网站名单" [List of websites that have obtained Internet news information service licenses] (in Chinese). Office of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
  8. ^ "健康报数字版" [Health News Digital Edition website] (in Chinese). Health News. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
  9. ^ Zhao Xinle (2018-01-16). "2017年全国"百强报刊"推荐名单开始公示" [The recommended list of the 2017 National Top 100 Newspapers and Periodicals has begun to be publicized]. Daily of China Press, Publication, Radio and Television News (in Chinese). Economic Daily. Archived from the original on 2020-11-05.
  10. ^ "健康报社会责任报告（2024年度）" [Health News Social Responsibility Report (2024)]. Health News Website. 2024.
  11. ^ "《健康报》创刊90多年！如何投稿发稿？" [Health News has been published for over 90 years! How to submit and publish articles?] (in Chinese). China Enterprise Culture Communication Network. 2025-09-01.
  12. ^ "中国重要报纸全文数据库_健康报: Full-text Database of Important Chinese Newspapers - Health News" (in Chinese). CNKI. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
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