About Bupa China
The Bupa Representative Office in China was established on 8 August 2006. Together with China's government, we are looking to provide Chinese consumers with a health insurance solution to complement the current health management system.
During the next two to three years we will be conducting consumer research and investigations into the Chinese insurance industry and hospitals in order to gain an in-depth knowledge of the local market. Currently, the multi-million-RMB consumer research is being carried out with an experienced research company. The hospital investigation is being undertaken in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
As well as Bupa China's research into the local market, we would like to share our global expertise with China. Throughout 2007 Bupa China Representative Office will host or assist with a series of forums, providing a communication platform for government leaders, academic professionals, insurance companies and medical institutions.
Find out more about the forums
How Bupa China opened
- 22 June 2006 - China Insurance Regulatory Commission approved Bupa's application to establish a representative office in Beijing, China
- 8 August 2006 - Beijing Administration of Industry and Commerce approved business licence
- 6 September 2006 - Opening ceremony of Bupa Representative Office
On 6 September 2006, the opening ceremony of Bupa Representative Office was held in Kerry Center Hotel.
Four VIP guests cut the ribbon for the office. They were:
- The Rt Hon Alderman David Brewer, former Lord Mayor of the City of London
- Mr Yang Jing, Vice President of China Medical Doctor Association
- Ms Chen Caifen, Manager of Foreign Affairs Division of Insurance Association China
- Mr Andrew Kielty, Managing Director, Asia, Bupa
Guests from related government units, associations, hospitals, universities and research centres also attended the event.
The entry of Bupa into the Chinese market attracted huge attention. The news was reported by over 70 media agencies, including Xinhua News Agency, People's Daily, China Insurance News, China Securities Journal, International Finance News, Financial News, Beijing Youth Daily, Health News, and Economic Information Daily.