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The Rules of the Game are Changing in Flexible Endoscopy: Shifting from Import Replacement to a Full-Stack Clinical Ecosystem.
On the surface, the flexible endoscopy industry might seem to be business as usual: gastroscopes, colonoscopes, bronchoscopes, biopsy forceps, hemostatic clips, snares, and disposable cholangoscopes… However, a comparative analysis of the 2025 annual reports and Q1 2026 interim reports of M...Read more -
Overview of China’s Endoscope Import and Export Data in 2025
In 2025, China’s trade in endoscopes [Category 9018 (complete units), parts and accessories] still faced a massive deficit, though it is shrinking at a visible pace: In 2025, the trade deficit for endoscopes stood at 1.2842 billion RMB. Imports dropped to 5.7549 billion RMB, represen...Read more -
A Comprehensive Guide: Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Painless Endoscopy, Ultrathin Endoscopy, Enteroscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, and More
In the field of digestive disease diagnosis, endoscopy is one of the most essential tools. It includes gastroscopy, colonoscopy, enteroscopy, painless endoscopy, and others. But what exactly are these procedures? Who are they suitable for? Who should avoid them? And what are the key preparation a...Read more -
Redefining the Standard: How Single-Use Ureteroscopes are Transforming Minimally Invasive Urology
In clinical urology, the endoscope remains an indispensable tool. However, conventional reusable ureteroscopes have long been plagued by persistent challenges: the risk of inadequate sterilization, high maintenance costs, and gradual performance degradation. The emergence of single-use ureterosco...Read more -
40.8 Billion! The Annual Top 5 Endoscope Bestsellers in China
1. Overview Against the backdrop of deepening medical infrastructure development, the decentralization of high-quality medical resources, and the widespread adoption of minimally invasive surgery, the endoscope—as a core tool for clinical diagnosis and treatment—is witnessing a market shift. Dema...Read more -
A Review of Domestic Endoscope Companies Going Global
Latest industry research data shows: In 2025, China’s endoscope export value reached RMB 4.47 billion, a year-on-year increase of 32.48%. Five years ago, this figure was less than RMB 1 billion — representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.14%. Endoscopy, a field once firmly dom...Read more -
2026 Spring CMEF Special Feature – Re-experiencing the Endoscopy Industry
This exhibition, centered around endoscopy, provided a different feeling and reflection. Changes in Visitor Traffic Based on past experience, the visitor flow was expected to be extremely dense, with long queues for both entry and exit, and crowded subways. This time, however, it was less crowd...Read more -
2026 Spring CMEF Special: Endoscopy Highlights & Guide (Part 1)
Content sourced from CMEF (China International Medical Equipment Fair), curated for the endoscopy community. Event date: April 9-12, 2026, Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai The Ulti...Read more -
Advances and Applications of Veterinary Endoscopy: Technological Innovation, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Veterinary endoscopy has evolved from a specialized diagnostic tool into a core pillar of modern veterinary practice, enabling precise visualization and minimally invasive interventions in animal species. Over the past two decades, the discipline has undergone significant transformation through t...Read more -
Landscape of the Chinese Domestic Endoscopy Industry
Market Value 2.3 Billion Yuan: Domestic Endoscopy Industry Enterprise Lists on Beijing Stock Exchange! It is well known that in recent years, global population aging, the increasing adoption of minimally invasive surgeries, and accelerated technological innovation have driven continuous ex...Read more -
Why perform endoscopic iodine staining?
1 Q: What is endoscopic iodine staining? A: Esophageal iodine staining is an endoscopic staining technique that utilizes the iodine-glycogen reaction principle. It is a key method for diagnosing early esophageal squamous cell carc...Read more -
Chinese Innovation: 6.3Fr Single-use Ureterorenoscope
Why Did the 6.3Fr Ultra-Thin Flexible Ureteroscope Become an Industry Benchmark? On October 10th, 2025, the draft proposal for the sixth round of National Centralized Procurement (NCP) for medical consumables was released. The document set the tone from the outset: "Stab...Read more