China boasts the largest social security system in the world

China has built the largest social security system in the world, covering pension, medical security and social aid. As of 2020, the basic medical insurance covered 1.36 billion people. Direct settlement of fees incurred in cross-provincial medical treatment were made possible since 2016.

The photo shows Ms. Jin, a subscriber of Shanghai medical insurance, settling her outpatient medical services fee with a medical credential QR code in the People’s Hospital of Jiangsu Province. (People’s Daily/Hou Yumeng)