HKSH Medical Group Partners with Chinese Academy Cancer Hospital to Expand Proton Therapy Access in Greater Bay Area
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HKSH Medical Group (search) and Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (search), Shenzhen signed a memorandum of understanding on December 11, 2025, to advance precision proton therapy capabilities in the Greater Bay Area.
The collaboration aims to enhance clinical applications of proton therapy, specialist training, and cancer management research as part of China's "Healthy China 2030" initiative to improve cancer patient survival rates.
HKSH operates the first and only proton therapy center in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, positioning it as a vital reference for national proton therapy advancement.
HKSH Medical Group (search) and Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (search), Shenzhen have formalized a strategic partnership to advance precision proton therapy capabilities across the Greater Bay Area. The memorandum of understanding, signed on December 11, 2025, represents a significant step toward expanding access to high-precision cancer treatment technologies in alignment with China's national healthcare objectives.
The collaboration was formalized by Dr. Walton LI, Chief Executive Officer of HKSH Medical Group (search) and Medical Superintendent of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (search), and Professor WANG Luhua, Director of Shenzhen Cancer Hospital. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Mr. Wyman LI, Chief Operating Officer of HKSH Medical Group, and Professor HE Jie, Director of the National Cancer Center and Director of the Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (search).
Strategic Alignment with National Health Initiatives
The partnership directly supports the "Healthy China 2030" plan, which prioritizes improving survival rates for cancer patients. High-precision proton therapy has emerged as a pivotal approach for achieving this goal due to its ability to minimize adverse side effects compared to conventional radiation therapy.
Professor HE Jie emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration, stating: "This cooperation represents a solid implementation of the 'Healthy China' strategy. By integrating high-quality medical resources from Shenzhen and Hong Kong, we are establishing an internationally aligned platform for cancer prevention and treatment. It holds profound significance, serving as a 'Greater Bay Area model' for constructing a national cancer prevention and treatment system."
HKSH's Leadership in Proton Therapy
HKSH operates the first proton therapy center in the Greater Bay Area and the sole facility in Hong Kong, positioning it uniquely to address significant local and regional demand for precise cancer treatment. Dr. Walton LI highlighted the institution's role in national proton therapy advancement: "As the first proton therapy centre in the Greater Bay Area and the sole facility in Hong Kong, HKSH not only meets the significant local and regional demand for precise cancer treatment but also draws upon its extensive clinical and talent training experience, serving as a vital reference for the nation's advancement of proton therapy."
The medical group has demonstrated its commitment to advancing the field through several key initiatives in 2025. In June, HKSH collaborated with the National Cancer Center and the Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (search) to co-host the Proton Therapy Joint Training Programme in Beijing. The organization subsequently inaugurated a ten-month HKSH Proton Training Programme in August and successfully organized the annual conference of Asia-Oceania Particle Therapy Cooperative Group in November, convening global leaders in proton therapy.
Comprehensive Collaboration Framework
The memorandum of understanding establishes a foundation for both short-term and long-term collaborations across multiple domains. The partnership will focus on enhancing clinical applications of proton therapy, specialist training, and cancer management research while reinforcing HKSH's collaboration with the National Cancer Center to address heightened nationwide demand for proton therapy.
Mr. Wyman LI outlined the comprehensive scope of the collaboration: "Through this collaboration, we will facilitate an in-depth integration of healthcare management, talent development, research innovation, and technical exchange. This synergy not only accelerates the reciprocal flow of advanced cancer treatment technologies and management practices but also equips patients from both regions with precision medical services that adhere to international standards."
Regional Impact and Future Expansion
Professor WANG Luhua described the strategic positioning of the Shenzhen Cancer Hospital and its role in the broader collaboration: "As the southern branch of the National Cancer Center, our mission is to be rooted in Shenzhen, extend our reach across South China, connect with Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and radiate towards Southeast Asia. Collaborating with HKSH—an institution with a century-long legacy—will facilitate deep complementary collaboration in clinical methodologies, research innovation, talent cultivation, and healthcare management."
The partnership will extend mutual assistance and share expertise in advanced cancer treatment protocols, clinical trials for pharmaceuticals, and high-end medical services. Both institutions commit to sharing best practices in healthcare, training management, and the cultivation of medical talent while jointly enhancing and promoting cancer care services to meet international standards.
This collaboration represents a substantial initiative aimed at deepening the synergy of high-quality medical resources across the Greater Bay Area, working collectively to enhance cancer prevention and treatment capabilities both regionally and nationally.