We’ve just lived through a pandemic that changed the world. COVID showed us how China is reshaping the future of the health landscape, in ways that are big, messy and deeply consequential.
The world is now watching China’s every move in health - vaccine diplomacy, AI medicine, regulatory changes - but few are explaining it in a way that is both accessible and engaging to read.
I see sweeping, breathless headlines - China dominates in biotech! The US is losing influence in global health! or else dry and impenetrable reports that make your eyes glaze over.
The middle ground is missing. That’s why I created this newsletter.
An informed but informal space that discusses these issues with reliable clarity. A place where I can ponder the big health questions that keep me brainstorming and daydreaming. A resource that brings analysis as well as heart - and perhaps even a bit of humour.
Hi, I’m Ruby. I’m a British-Chinese doctor, and I’ve spent my career traversing intersections of medicine, policy and industry. I have led teams in government, international organisations, multi-national companies as well as start-ups. I now run my own strategy consultancy, LINTRIS Health, splitting my time between the UK, China and beyond - sometimes in hospital scrubs, other times in Zoom or real boardrooms. No matter where I am, I’m always thinking about how to bridge the siloed health landscapes between East and West for my clients and my patients.
Practicing medicine remains one of the most meaningful parts of my work, and it reminds me that health is rooted within the everyday decisions made by patients, doctors, as well as those working at the higher levels. These choices shape lives, and these voices matter when it comes to connecting people, creating ideas and making change happen.
This newsletter is where I bring those multidisciplinary perspectives together. I report from up close to write about China’s health system as someone who has lived and worked inside it. I explain what’s happening, why it matters, and how it connects to bigger global shifts. I share stories from my own experiences—inside hospitals, strategy meetings, and cross-border negotiations—to bring these issues to life. That’s what I want to do here.
What should you expect?
Vital Signs - Key insights into major trends: biotech, health reform, digital health, geopolitics, and more.
Real Diagnosis - Timely deep dives into evolving health policies, market forces, and global influence.
Doctor’s Notes - Curated reads and listens: helping you cut through the noise and get straight to the best bits.
The CHP Podcast - Conversations and stories: from my own experiences to insights from the people on the ground.
China’s role in global health is too big to ignore, and too complex to be reduced to soundbites. But understanding it shouldn’t require a medical degree, a PhD in policy, or a corporate intelligence report.
If you’re curious about how China is reshaping global health, please subscribe, share and say hello. I’d love to hear from you.