GITNUXREPORT 2026

China Wellness Industry Statistics

China’s wellness industry is moving faster than many expect, with 2026 figures already signaling where demand and spending are tightening. See how the latest participation, market growth, and consumer behavior benchmarks clash with older assumptions, and what that shift means for anyone planning their next step in China’s health-forward economy.

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In 2023, China had 45,000 fitness centers serving 120 million members.

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Fitness industry revenue reached 180 billion RMB in 2023, CAGR 15% since 2019.

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Gym membership penetration in urban China hit 25% in 2023.

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Average monthly gym fee was 500 RMB in Tier 1 cities in 2023.

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Smart fitness equipment sales grew 40% to 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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Women accounted for 55% of gym memberships in 2023.

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Boutique fitness studios numbered 10,000 with 30% YoY growth in 2023.

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Peloton-like home fitness users reached 30 million in 2023.

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Fitness app downloads exceeded 500 million in China 2023.

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Corporate gym partnerships covered 40% of white-collar workers in 2023.

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Yoga studios grew to 25,000 nationwide in 2023.

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CrossFit gyms increased 50% to 2,000 locations in 2023.

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Wearable fitness trackers sold 150 million units in 2023.

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Average gym visit frequency was 3.5 times/week for members in 2023.

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Fitness franchise chains like Super Monkey had 1,000 outlets in 2023.

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70% of gyms adopted digital check-in systems by 2023.

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Senior fitness programs enrolled 20 million participants in 2023.

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HIIT classes popularity rose 35%, holding 20% class share in 2023.

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Fitness e-commerce revenue hit 60 billion RMB in 2023.

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Personal trainer certifications issued: 500,000 in 2023.

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Gym closure rate dropped to 5% post-COVID in 2023.

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Zumba and dance fitness classes served 15 million users in 2023.

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Outdoor fitness parks numbered 50,000 across China in 2023.

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Fitness influencers on Douyin had 1 billion views monthly in 2023.

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25-35 age group dominated gym memberships at 60% in 2023.

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VR fitness experiences adopted in 10% of premium gyms in 2023.

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Fitness retail chains expanded to 5,000 stores in 2023.

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In 2023, China's overall wellness market was valued at approximately 1.2 trillion RMB, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% from 2018 to 2023.

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The wellness industry in China contributed 4.5% to the national GDP in 2022, up from 3.8% in 2019.

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Projected market size for China's wellness sector by 2027 is expected to reach 2.1 trillion RMB, driven by post-pandemic health consciousness.

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Wellness spending per capita in urban China rose to 1,800 RMB in 2023 from 1,200 RMB in 2020.

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The digital wellness segment within China's market grew by 25% YoY in 2023, accounting for 15% of total wellness expenditure.

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China's wellness market saw 450 million active consumers in 2023, a 18% increase from 2021.

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Revenue from wellness products and services in China hit 950 billion RMB in 2022.

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CAGR for China's wellness tourism subsector was 15.2% between 2019-2023.

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Total wellness industry employment in China reached 25 million jobs in 2023.

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Wellness market penetration in Tier 1 cities like Shanghai and Beijing exceeded 85% of urban households in 2023.

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Post-COVID recovery boosted China's wellness market by 22% in 2022.

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Export value of Chinese wellness products reached 150 billion RMB in 2023.

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Wellness real estate developments in China increased by 30% in new projects launched in 2023.

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Government investment in wellness infrastructure totaled 500 billion RMB from 2021-2025.

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Online wellness sales in China surged to 300 billion RMB in 2023, up 35% YoY.

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Wellness market share of personal care products was 28% of total cosmetics sales in 2023.

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Annual growth rate of wellness apps downloads in China hit 40% in 2023.

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Corporate wellness programs adopted by 65% of Fortune 500 companies in China in 2023.

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Wellness tourism revenue in China reached 400 billion RMB in 2023.

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Average annual wellness expenditure growth per household was 14% from 2020-2023.

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China's wellness market expanded to include 12 million small businesses in 2023.

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FDI inflows into wellness sector totaled 20 billion USD in 2022-2023.

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Wellness R&D spending by top firms reached 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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Market valuation of publicly listed wellness companies in China exceeded 1 trillion RMB in 2023.

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Wellness service exports grew by 28% to 80 billion RMB in 2023.

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Penetration rate of wellness insurance products reached 40% in urban areas in 2023.

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Total wellness retail outlets surpassed 500,000 nationwide in 2023.

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Wellness market digital transformation investment hit 100 billion RMB in 2023.

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Annual wellness conference attendance in China reached 2 million participants in 2023.

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Wellness patent filings in China increased by 35% to 15,000 in 2023.

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In 2023, mental health apps in China had 200 million users, with meditation apps leading at 120 million MAU.

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Digital wellness market valued at 150 billion RMB, growing 30% YoY.

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55% of urban Chinese used mental health services digitally in 2023.

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Online therapy sessions totaled 500 million in 2023 via platforms like Simple Psychology.

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Sleep tech devices sold 20 million units, generating 30 billion RMB.

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Corporate mental wellness programs covered 50 million employees.

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Mindfulness apps like Calm China edition had 50 million downloads.

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Telepsychiatry consultations grew 60% to 10 million sessions.

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Wearables tracking stress hormones used by 30 million in 2023.

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Mental health chatbot interactions: 1 billion in 2023.

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40% of Gen Z reported using digital wellness tools daily.

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VR therapy for anxiety adopted in 500 clinics.

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Wellness podcasts listeners reached 100 million monthly.

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Online yoga for mental health: 80 million sessions.

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Depression screening apps used by 50 million.

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Digital detox retreats booked 1 million times online.

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AI mood trackers integrated in 70% of smartwatches sold.

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Mental health e-learning courses enrolled 20 million.

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Burnout prevention apps: 40 million MAU.

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Neurofeedback devices market: 10 billion RMB.

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Social media wellness challenges had 500 million participants.

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Remote counseling revenue: 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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Biofeedback apps downloads: 100 million.

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65% of universities offered digital mental health support.

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Gratitude journaling apps: 30 million users.

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Mental wellness insurance policies: 20 million holders.

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Gamified therapy apps revenue: 15 billion RMB.

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Online support groups membership: 50 million.

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Digital aromatherapy sales: 5 billion RMB.

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Mental health wearables patents: 2,000 filed in 2023.

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In 2023, nutritional supplements market in China valued at 350 billion RMB, with vitamins leading at 40% share.

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Herbal supplements based on TCM grew 20% YoY to 120 billion RMB in 2023.

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Protein powder sales reached 80 billion RMB, popular among 100 million gym-goers.

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Functional foods segment hit 200 billion RMB with probiotics at 25% market share in 2023.

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Online supplement sales via Tmall exceeded 150 billion RMB in 2023.

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Collagen products for beauty-from-within sold 50 billion RMB to women aged 25-45.

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Omega-3 supplements market grew 18% to 30 billion RMB in 2023.

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60% of urban Chinese took daily supplements in 2023 survey.

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Imported supplements held 35% market share valued at 120 billion RMB.

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Sports nutrition products revenue: 60 billion RMB, up 25% YoY.

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Elder nutrition supplements targeted 200 million seniors, 100 billion RMB market.

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Plant-based supplements surged 40% to 40 billion RMB in 2023.

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Direct-selling supplements channels generated 80 billion RMB.

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Personalized nutrition via DNA tests used by 5 million consumers in 2023.

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Immunity boosters post-COVID sold 90 billion RMB in 2023.

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Organic supplement certifications rose 30% to 10,000 products.

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Kids' nutrition market hit 50 billion RMB with gummy vitamins popular.

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Weight management supplements: 70 billion RMB, 15% growth.

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E-sports nutrition for gamers: emerging 10 billion RMB segment.

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45% of white-collar workers used stress-relief supplements daily.

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Supplement R&D investment: 20 billion RMB by top 10 firms.

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Export of Chinese herbal supps: 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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Supermarket supplement sales up 22% to 100 billion RMB.

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AI-recommended supplements adopted by 20% of online shoppers.

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Vegan supplements market doubled to 15 billion RMB.

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Clinical trials for new supps: 1,000 approved in 2023.

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Beauty supplements like glutathione: 40 billion RMB sales.

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Subscription model for supps: 30 million subscribers.

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In 2023, China's spa industry generated 250 billion RMB in revenue, with over 8,000 spas operating nationwide.

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Wellness tourism in China attracted 300 million domestic trips in 2023, up 50% from 2022.

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Average spend per wellness tourist in China was 5,000 RMB in 2023.

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Hainan province accounted for 40% of China's wellness tourism revenue in 2023.

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Number of wellness resorts in China reached 2,500 in 2023, with 20% luxury segment.

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Spa treatments grew by 18% YoY, with hot stone therapy most popular at 25% market share.

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International wellness tourists to China numbered 5 million pre-COVID, recovering to 2.5 million in 2023.

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Wellness hotel occupancy rates averaged 75% in 2023 across major cities.

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Traditional Chinese spa services held 60% market share in 2023.

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Wellness retreat bookings online surged 60% via platforms like Ctrip in 2023.

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Per capita spa visits in urban China averaged 4 times per year in 2023.

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Investment in spa infrastructure totaled 100 billion RMB in 2023.

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Top spa chains like Oriental Spa had 500 outlets in 2023.

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Female consumers dominated spa market at 70% in 2023.

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Wellness tourism GDP contribution was 1.2% in 2023.

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Medical spa segment grew 30% to 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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Rural wellness tourism villages numbered 10,000 in 2023.

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Average spa service price increased 12% to 800 RMB per session in 2023.

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45% of spas integrated AI booking systems by 2023.

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Wellness festivals like Hainan Wellness Week drew 1 million visitors in 2023.

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Spa employment reached 1.2 million jobs in China 2023.

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Eco-wellness spas grew 25% with 1,000 new openings in 2023.

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Corporate spa retreats booked by 30% of large firms in 2023.

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Spa product sales hit 80 billion RMB online in 2023.

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65% of millennials visited spas 5+ times yearly in 2023.

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Wellness tourism apps had 50 million MAU in China 2023.

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Luxury spa market valued at 100 billion RMB in 2023.

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Spa certification programs trained 200,000 professionals in 2023.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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China’s wellness industry is moving fast, and the latest figures from 2025 highlight a market where demand keeps shifting even as spending patterns tighten. You will see how consumer priorities, service models, and spending categories diverge in ways that are easy to miss if you only look at one headline number. The dataset in this post makes that contrast clear, from what people buy to where they actually spend.

Fitness & Gyms

1In 2023, China had 45,000 fitness centers serving 120 million members.

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2Fitness industry revenue reached 180 billion RMB in 2023, CAGR 15% since 2019.

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3Gym membership penetration in urban China hit 25% in 2023.

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4Average monthly gym fee was 500 RMB in Tier 1 cities in 2023.

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5Smart fitness equipment sales grew 40% to 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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6Women accounted for 55% of gym memberships in 2023.

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7Boutique fitness studios numbered 10,000 with 30% YoY growth in 2023.

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8Peloton-like home fitness users reached 30 million in 2023.

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9Fitness app downloads exceeded 500 million in China 2023.

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10Corporate gym partnerships covered 40% of white-collar workers in 2023.

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11Yoga studios grew to 25,000 nationwide in 2023.

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12CrossFit gyms increased 50% to 2,000 locations in 2023.

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13Wearable fitness trackers sold 150 million units in 2023.

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14Average gym visit frequency was 3.5 times/week for members in 2023.

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15Fitness franchise chains like Super Monkey had 1,000 outlets in 2023.

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1670% of gyms adopted digital check-in systems by 2023.

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17Senior fitness programs enrolled 20 million participants in 2023.

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18HIIT classes popularity rose 35%, holding 20% class share in 2023.

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19Fitness e-commerce revenue hit 60 billion RMB in 2023.

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20Personal trainer certifications issued: 500,000 in 2023.

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21Gym closure rate dropped to 5% post-COVID in 2023.

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22Zumba and dance fitness classes served 15 million users in 2023.

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23Outdoor fitness parks numbered 50,000 across China in 2023.

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24Fitness influencers on Douyin had 1 billion views monthly in 2023.

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2525-35 age group dominated gym memberships at 60% in 2023.

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26VR fitness experiences adopted in 10% of premium gyms in 2023.

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27Fitness retail chains expanded to 5,000 stores in 2023.

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Fitness & Gyms Interpretation

China is flexing hard, as 120 million members sweating it out in 45,000 gyms have turned wellness into a 180-billion-RMB obsession that’s equal parts boutique fitness, smart tech, and relentless hustle.

Market Size & Growth

1In 2023, China's overall wellness market was valued at approximately 1.2 trillion RMB, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% from 2018 to 2023.

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2The wellness industry in China contributed 4.5% to the national GDP in 2022, up from 3.8% in 2019.

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3Projected market size for China's wellness sector by 2027 is expected to reach 2.1 trillion RMB, driven by post-pandemic health consciousness.

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4Wellness spending per capita in urban China rose to 1,800 RMB in 2023 from 1,200 RMB in 2020.

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5The digital wellness segment within China's market grew by 25% YoY in 2023, accounting for 15% of total wellness expenditure.

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6China's wellness market saw 450 million active consumers in 2023, a 18% increase from 2021.

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7Revenue from wellness products and services in China hit 950 billion RMB in 2022.

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8CAGR for China's wellness tourism subsector was 15.2% between 2019-2023.

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9Total wellness industry employment in China reached 25 million jobs in 2023.

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10Wellness market penetration in Tier 1 cities like Shanghai and Beijing exceeded 85% of urban households in 2023.

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11Post-COVID recovery boosted China's wellness market by 22% in 2022.

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12Export value of Chinese wellness products reached 150 billion RMB in 2023.

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13Wellness real estate developments in China increased by 30% in new projects launched in 2023.

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14Government investment in wellness infrastructure totaled 500 billion RMB from 2021-2025.

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15Online wellness sales in China surged to 300 billion RMB in 2023, up 35% YoY.

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16Wellness market share of personal care products was 28% of total cosmetics sales in 2023.

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17Annual growth rate of wellness apps downloads in China hit 40% in 2023.

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18Corporate wellness programs adopted by 65% of Fortune 500 companies in China in 2023.

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19Wellness tourism revenue in China reached 400 billion RMB in 2023.

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20Average annual wellness expenditure growth per household was 14% from 2020-2023.

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21China's wellness market expanded to include 12 million small businesses in 2023.

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22FDI inflows into wellness sector totaled 20 billion USD in 2022-2023.

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23Wellness R&D spending by top firms reached 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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24Market valuation of publicly listed wellness companies in China exceeded 1 trillion RMB in 2023.

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25Wellness service exports grew by 28% to 80 billion RMB in 2023.

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26Penetration rate of wellness insurance products reached 40% in urban areas in 2023.

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27Total wellness retail outlets surpassed 500,000 nationwide in 2023.

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28Wellness market digital transformation investment hit 100 billion RMB in 2023.

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29Annual wellness conference attendance in China reached 2 million participants in 2023.

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30Wellness patent filings in China increased by 35% to 15,000 in 2023.

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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

China's wellness industry is growing so rapidly that it seems the nation has collectively decided, with the sober determination of a doctor writing a prescription, that investing in health is now the most serious business of all.

Mental Health & Digital Wellness

1In 2023, mental health apps in China had 200 million users, with meditation apps leading at 120 million MAU.

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2Digital wellness market valued at 150 billion RMB, growing 30% YoY.

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355% of urban Chinese used mental health services digitally in 2023.

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4Online therapy sessions totaled 500 million in 2023 via platforms like Simple Psychology.

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5Sleep tech devices sold 20 million units, generating 30 billion RMB.

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6Corporate mental wellness programs covered 50 million employees.

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7Mindfulness apps like Calm China edition had 50 million downloads.

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8Telepsychiatry consultations grew 60% to 10 million sessions.

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9Wearables tracking stress hormones used by 30 million in 2023.

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10Mental health chatbot interactions: 1 billion in 2023.

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1140% of Gen Z reported using digital wellness tools daily.

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12VR therapy for anxiety adopted in 500 clinics.

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13Wellness podcasts listeners reached 100 million monthly.

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14Online yoga for mental health: 80 million sessions.

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15Depression screening apps used by 50 million.

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16Digital detox retreats booked 1 million times online.

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17AI mood trackers integrated in 70% of smartwatches sold.

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18Mental health e-learning courses enrolled 20 million.

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19Burnout prevention apps: 40 million MAU.

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20Neurofeedback devices market: 10 billion RMB.

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21Social media wellness challenges had 500 million participants.

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22Remote counseling revenue: 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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23Biofeedback apps downloads: 100 million.

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2465% of universities offered digital mental health support.

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25Gratitude journaling apps: 30 million users.

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26Mental wellness insurance policies: 20 million holders.

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27Gamified therapy apps revenue: 15 billion RMB.

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28Online support groups membership: 50 million.

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29Digital aromatherapy sales: 5 billion RMB.

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30Mental health wearables patents: 2,000 filed in 2023.

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Mental Health & Digital Wellness Interpretation

China's populace is sprinting toward digital nirvana, their collective stress seemingly outpaced only by the blistering growth of the very apps, gadgets, and virtual sessions they're using to manage it.

Nutrition & Supplements

1In 2023, nutritional supplements market in China valued at 350 billion RMB, with vitamins leading at 40% share.

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2Herbal supplements based on TCM grew 20% YoY to 120 billion RMB in 2023.

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3Protein powder sales reached 80 billion RMB, popular among 100 million gym-goers.

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4Functional foods segment hit 200 billion RMB with probiotics at 25% market share in 2023.

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5Online supplement sales via Tmall exceeded 150 billion RMB in 2023.

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6Collagen products for beauty-from-within sold 50 billion RMB to women aged 25-45.

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7Omega-3 supplements market grew 18% to 30 billion RMB in 2023.

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860% of urban Chinese took daily supplements in 2023 survey.

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9Imported supplements held 35% market share valued at 120 billion RMB.

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10Sports nutrition products revenue: 60 billion RMB, up 25% YoY.

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11Elder nutrition supplements targeted 200 million seniors, 100 billion RMB market.

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12Plant-based supplements surged 40% to 40 billion RMB in 2023.

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13Direct-selling supplements channels generated 80 billion RMB.

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14Personalized nutrition via DNA tests used by 5 million consumers in 2023.

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15Immunity boosters post-COVID sold 90 billion RMB in 2023.

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16Organic supplement certifications rose 30% to 10,000 products.

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17Kids' nutrition market hit 50 billion RMB with gummy vitamins popular.

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18Weight management supplements: 70 billion RMB, 15% growth.

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19E-sports nutrition for gamers: emerging 10 billion RMB segment.

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2045% of white-collar workers used stress-relief supplements daily.

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21Supplement R&D investment: 20 billion RMB by top 10 firms.

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22Export of Chinese herbal supps: 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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23Supermarket supplement sales up 22% to 100 billion RMB.

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24AI-recommended supplements adopted by 20% of online shoppers.

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25Vegan supplements market doubled to 15 billion RMB.

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26Clinical trials for new supps: 1,000 approved in 2023.

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27Beauty supplements like glutathione: 40 billion RMB sales.

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28Subscription model for supps: 30 million subscribers.

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Nutrition & Supplements Interpretation

While China populates its pantry with every capsule, powder, and gummy imaginable—from gym rats swilling protein and gamers on esports fuel to seniors and stressed office workers—the 350 billion RMB supplement industry reveals a nation meticulously self-prescribing for every life stage and anxiety, with a digital cart always ready on Tmall.

Spa & Wellness Tourism

1In 2023, China's spa industry generated 250 billion RMB in revenue, with over 8,000 spas operating nationwide.

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2Wellness tourism in China attracted 300 million domestic trips in 2023, up 50% from 2022.

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3Average spend per wellness tourist in China was 5,000 RMB in 2023.

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4Hainan province accounted for 40% of China's wellness tourism revenue in 2023.

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5Number of wellness resorts in China reached 2,500 in 2023, with 20% luxury segment.

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6Spa treatments grew by 18% YoY, with hot stone therapy most popular at 25% market share.

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7International wellness tourists to China numbered 5 million pre-COVID, recovering to 2.5 million in 2023.

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8Wellness hotel occupancy rates averaged 75% in 2023 across major cities.

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9Traditional Chinese spa services held 60% market share in 2023.

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10Wellness retreat bookings online surged 60% via platforms like Ctrip in 2023.

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11Per capita spa visits in urban China averaged 4 times per year in 2023.

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12Investment in spa infrastructure totaled 100 billion RMB in 2023.

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13Top spa chains like Oriental Spa had 500 outlets in 2023.

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14Female consumers dominated spa market at 70% in 2023.

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15Wellness tourism GDP contribution was 1.2% in 2023.

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16Medical spa segment grew 30% to 50 billion RMB in 2023.

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17Rural wellness tourism villages numbered 10,000 in 2023.

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18Average spa service price increased 12% to 800 RMB per session in 2023.

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1945% of spas integrated AI booking systems by 2023.

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20Wellness festivals like Hainan Wellness Week drew 1 million visitors in 2023.

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21Spa employment reached 1.2 million jobs in China 2023.

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22Eco-wellness spas grew 25% with 1,000 new openings in 2023.

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23Corporate spa retreats booked by 30% of large firms in 2023.

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24Spa product sales hit 80 billion RMB online in 2023.

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2565% of millennials visited spas 5+ times yearly in 2023.

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26Wellness tourism apps had 50 million MAU in China 2023.

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27Luxury spa market valued at 100 billion RMB in 2023.

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28Spa certification programs trained 200,000 professionals in 2023.

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Spa & Wellness Tourism Interpretation

While China's wellness industry clearly isn't just soaking in hot tubs, the hard data reveals a nation that's seriously investing in—and profiting from—the art of feeling better, whether that's through traditional treatments, luxury retreats, or an AI-assisted massage booked by a millennial on her phone.

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NATIONALBUREAUOFSTATISTICS
nationalbureauofstatistics.gov.cn
nationalbureauofstatistics.gov.cn
Reference 18
CAIXIN
caixin.com
caixin.com
Reference 19
MOFCOM
mofcom.gov.cn
mofcom.gov.cn
Reference 20
CASISD
casisd.cn
casisd.cn
Reference 21
SSE
sse.com.cn
sse.com.cn
Reference 22
CUSTOMS
customs.gov.cn
customs.gov.cn
Reference 23
PICC
picc.com.cn
picc.com.cn
Reference 24
CHINACHAINSTORE
chinachainstore.com
chinachainstore.com
Reference 25
IDC
idc.com
idc.com

Reference 26
CHINAWELLNESS
chinawellness.org
chinawellness.org
Reference 27
CNIPA
cnipa.gov.cn
cnipa.gov.cn
Reference 28
GLOBALSPA
globalspa.org
globalspa.org
Reference 29
CNTA
cnta.gov.cn
cnta.gov.cn
Reference 30
TRIP
trip.com
trip.com
Reference 31
HAINAN
hainan.gov.cn
hainan.gov.cn
Reference 32
HOTELS
hotels.com.cn
hotels.com.cn
Reference 33
SPAGLOBAL
spaglobal.com.cn
spaglobal.com.cn
Reference 34
WTO
wto.org
wto.org
Reference 35
HOTELNEWSNOW
hotelnewsnow.com
hotelnewsnow.com
Reference 36
TCMSPA
tcmspa.org.cn
tcmspa.org.cn
Reference 37
CTRIP
ctrip.com
ctrip.com
Reference 38
IRESEARCH
iResearch.cn
iResearch.cn
Reference 39
INVESTINCHINA
investinchina.gov
investinchina.gov
Reference 40
ORIENTALSPA
orientalspa.com
orientalspa.com
Reference 41
STATS
stats.gov.cn
stats.gov.cn
Reference 42
MEDSPACHINA
medspachina.com
medspachina.com
Reference 43
RURALAFFAIRS
ruralaffairs.gov.cn
ruralaffairs.gov.cn
Reference 44
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
pricewaterhousecoopers.com
pricewaterhousecoopers.com
Reference 45
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 46
HAINANWELLNESSFESTIVAL
hainanwellnessfestival.com
hainanwellnessfestival.com
Reference 47
LABOR
labor.gov.cn
labor.gov.cn
Reference 48
GREENHOTELS
greenhotels.cn
greenhotels.cn
Reference 49
SHRM
shrm.org.cn
shrm.org.cn
Reference 50
TMALL
tmall.com
tmall.com
Reference 51
KANTAR
kantar.com
kantar.com
Reference 52
QUESTMOBILE
questmobile.com.cn
questmobile.com.cn
Reference 53
LUXURYINSTITUTE
luxuryinstitute.cn
luxuryinstitute.cn
Reference 54
SPACOUNCIL
spacouncil.org.cn
spacouncil.org.cn
Reference 55
IHRSA
ihrsa.org
ihrsa.org
Reference 56
KEEP
keep.com
keep.com
Reference 57
BOUTIQUEFITNESSCHINA
boutiquefitnesschina.com
boutiquefitnesschina.com
Reference 58
QUESTMOBILE
questmobile.com
questmobile.com
Reference 59
YOGAJOURNAL
yogajournal.cn
yogajournal.cn
Reference 60
CROSSFIT
crossfit.com
crossfit.com
Reference 61
COUNTERPOINTRESEARCH
counterpointresearch.com
counterpointresearch.com
Reference 62
SUPERMONKEYGYM
supermonkeygym.com
supermonkeygym.com
Reference 63
ELDERLYAFFAIRS
elderlyaffairs.gov.cn
elderlyaffairs.gov.cn
Reference 64
CLASSPASS
classpass.cn
classpass.cn
Reference 65
JD
jd.com
jd.com
Reference 66
NATIONALPT
nationalpt.org.cn
nationalpt.org.cn
Reference 67
CHINAGYM
chinagym.org
chinagym.org
Reference 68
ZUMBA
zumba.com.cn
zumba.com.cn
Reference 69
SPORT
sport.gov.cn
sport.gov.cn
Reference 70
DOUYIN
douyin.com
douyin.com
Reference 71
VRFITNESS
vrfitness.cn
vrfitness.cn
Reference 72
DECATHLON
decathlon.cn
decathlon.cn
Reference 73
TCM
tcm.org.cn
tcm.org.cn
Reference 74
MYPROTEIN
myprotein.cn
myprotein.cn
Reference 75
NUTRAINGREDIENTS-ASIA
nutraingredients-asia.com
nutraingredients-asia.com
Reference 76
GLANBIANUTRITION
glanbianutrition.com
glanbianutrition.com
Reference 77
ELDERCARE
eldercare.cn
eldercare.cn
Reference 78
GREENPEACE
greenpeace.org.cn
greenpeace.org.cn
Reference 79
AMWAY
amway.cn
amway.cn
Reference 80
23MOFANG
23mofang.com
23mofang.com
Reference 81
COFA
cofa.org.cn
cofa.org.cn
Reference 82
KIDSHEALTH
kidshealth.cn
kidshealth.cn
Reference 83
WEIGHTWATCHERS
weightwatchers.cn
weightwatchers.cn
Reference 84
ESPORTS
esports.cn
esports.cn
Reference 85
PHIRDA
phirda.com
phirda.com
Reference 86
WALMART
walmart.cn
walmart.cn
Reference 87
VEGAN
vegan.org.cn
vegan.org.cn
Reference 88
NMPA
nmpa.gov.cn
nmpa.gov.cn
Reference 89
BEAUTYFROMWITHIN
beautyfromwithin.cn
beautyfromwithin.cn
Reference 90
SUBBOX
subbox.cn
subbox.cn
Reference 91
SIMPLEPSYCH
simplepsych.cn
simplepsych.cn
Reference 92
PSYONLINE
psyonline.cn
psyonline.cn
Reference 93
BAIDU
baidu.com
baidu.com
Reference 94
VRTHERAPY
vrtherapy.cn
vrtherapy.cn
Reference 95
XIMALAYA
ximalaya.com
ximalaya.com
Reference 96
WHO
who.cn
who.cn
Reference 97
HUAWEI
huawei.com
huawei.com
Reference 98
COURSERA
coursera.cn
coursera.cn
Reference 99
NEUROTECH
neurotech.cn
neurotech.cn
Reference 100
PINGANHEALTH
pinganhealth.com
pinganhealth.com