Financial analysts forecast a positive 2021 for China's hospital operators and internet healthcare platforms, as pandemic impacts wane and policy reforms encourage online services.
However, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers face challenges from price pressures due to China's new centralized procurement system.
The healthcare sector performed strongly in 2020, with major stock indices seeing significant gains driven by pandemic-fueled demand for online health services.
Main topics: China healthcare sector outlook, hospital and internet platform operators, drug price pressures, 2020 stock performance.