The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has set up its first clinical trial centre outside Hong Kong, teaming up with mainland Chinese authorities to strengthen research collaboration and help develop the Greater Bay Area into an international hub for medical innovation.The Greater Bay Area clinical trial Centre, located at the Nansha branch of Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, was established on Wednesday as representatives from the university, Nansha District authorities and the hospital signed a collaboration agreement.The centre aims to improve clinical research capabilities and healthcare quality across the region, as well as speed up the development and adoption of innovative pharmaceuticals and medical technologies to benefit more patients in the bay area.
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WED · 2026-07-15 · 14:03 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0715-93271
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CUHK launches first cross-border clinical trial centre in Nansha
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has established its first clinical trial centre outside of Hong Kong in Nansha, Guangzhou. This new Greater Bay Area Clinical Trial Centre, located at the Nansha branch of Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, was launched on Wednesday following a collaboration agreement signing.
Fiona SunSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-15 · 14:03 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has established its first clinical trial centre outside of Hong Kong in Nansha, Guangzhou. This new Greater Bay Area Clinical Trial Centre, located at the Nansha branch of Guangzhou First People’s Hospital, was launched on Wednesday following a collaboration agreement signing. The initiative aims to enhance clinical research capabilities and healthcare quality within the region. By partnering with mainland Chinese authorities, CUHK seeks to foster research collaboration and contribute to developing the Greater Bay Area into a centre for medical innovation. The centre's objectives include accelerating the development and adoption of new pharmaceuticals and medical technologies to benefit patients in the bay area.
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The initiative seeks to help develop the Greater Bay Area into an international hub for medical innovation.
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The centre aims to speed up the development and adoption of innovative pharmaceuticals and medical technologies.
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The centre aims to improve clinical research capabilities and healthcare quality across the region.
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has established its first clinical trial centre outside Hong Kong in Nansha.
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