China-Japan Friendship Hospital

Specialty strengths

About

China-Japan Friendship Hospital, established in 1984 in Beijing with Japanese government development aid, functions as a national-level comprehensive hospital bearing a distinctly international character. Conceived as a symbol of Sino-Japanese cooperation, it has matured into China's foremost center for pain medicine, respiratory diseases, and the integration of Chinese and Western medical traditions.

History & scale

Scale and Heritage: The hospital manages over 1,700 beds and records more than 3 million outpatient visits per year from its Chaoyang District campus. The K3 International Medical Building houses a dedicated facility for overseas patients. What truly sets this hospital apart from nearly every other top-tier Chinese institution is its dual East-West medical philosophy — delivering both advanced Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine within a single organization.

Star specialties

Leading Disciplines: China-Japan Friendship Hospital claims the #1 national ranking in Pain Medicine — its pain management center is the largest in China, deploying a comprehensive multimodal strategy that spans interventional spine procedures and neuromodulation through to acupuncture-based pain therapies. It occupies the #2 spot in Respiratory Medicine, a legacy built on decades of respiratory research under Academician Wang Chen — one of China's most distinguished pulmonologists and a global authority on pulmonary hypertension and tobacco control. Additional top-10 placements include #6 in Emergency Medicine, #10 in Neurosurgery, and #10 in Dermatology.

Achievements & recognition

Distinctions and Landmarks: The hospital operates as a WHO Collaborating Center for Tobacco Cessation and Respiratory Disease Prevention. Its integrative medicine program ranks among China's most sophisticated — patients may receive chemotherapy alongside TCM herbal formulations, acupuncture during surgical recovery, and tai chi-based pulmonary rehabilitation. The institution holds JCI accreditation.

International services

Services for International Patients: The International Department, situated in the K3 Building, fields Japanese and English-speaking care teams, VIP wards, accelerated diagnostic services, and direct billing with international insurers including Japanese national health insurance affiliates. Appointment slots open daily at 4 PM for dates 7 days ahead.

Why choose this hospital

Why Select China-Japan Friendship Hospital: Individuals suffering from chronic pain that has proven resistant to conventional treatment — or grappling with respiratory conditions such as COPD, pulmonary hypertension, or interstitial lung disease — will encounter China's most advanced care here. The distinctive fusion of TCM with Western medicine unlocks therapeutic options unavailable at purely Western-oriented hospitals. Japanese patients will find service standards that feel particularly familiar.

Nationally ranked specialties — Fudan ranking, 5 in total

Location & getting there

Frequently asked questions

Where is China-Japan Friendship Hospital located?

China-Japan Friendship Hospital is located in Beijing, China.

Is China-Japan Friendship Hospital a top-ranked hospital?

China-Japan Friendship Hospital ranks among China's leading hospitals on the authoritative Fudan University ranking — placed in the national Top 40 for overall strength, and ranked in the national top 10 for 5 specialties.

What is China-Japan Friendship Hospital best known for?

China-Japan Friendship Hospital is nationally recognized for Pain Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine and other specialties.

Can international patients visit China-Japan Friendship Hospital?

Yes. International patients are advised to contact the hospital ahead of the visit to confirm appointment procedures and language support (Intl: +86-10-84205121).

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