First Medical AI Conference Kicks Off in Jinan, '2025 China Medical Cloud Imaging Industry White Paper' Sparks Industry-Wide Discussion

2025From September 26 to 28, the inaugural Medical Artificial Intelligence Conference and Exhibition on AI Applications and Industrial Development in the Health Sector (MAIC 1st 2025), hosted by the Chinese Journal of Health Informatics and Management, was grandly convened. This event aimed to thoroughly implement the General Secretary’s important expositions on building a Healthy China, faithfully carry out the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China’s key deployments on strengthening the development and regulation of artificial intelligence, and actively promote the innovative development of “AI+” applications in the health sector.

On September 27, a grand launch event was held for the “White Paper on China’s Medical Cloud Imaging Industry 2025” (hereinafter referred to as the “White Paper”) at Booth T04 in Hall 2. Jointly released by the Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging (Fudan University), the Healthcare and Health Industry Branch of the China Information Association, Shangpu Consulting Group, and VCBeat, and compiled by a panel of industry experts serving as an advisory committee, the White Paper has attracted significant attention from the industry.

Hu Bo, Deputy Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Jinan Municipal Health Commission; Zhang Xuejun, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Medical Technology at Tianjin Medical University; Zhang Kang, Director of the Development Department of the Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging (Fudan University); Song Xin, President of the Medical and Health Industry Branch of the China Information Association; Cao Jie, Partner at Superpower Consulting Group; Li Datao, Chairman of VCBeat; Yu Wenshui, Director of the Information Department of Jinan Third People’s Hospital; Zhang Shuangjun, Director of the Imaging Department of Jinan Zhangqiu District People’s Hospital; and others attended the press conference.

Party Secretary Hu Bo delivered the opening remarks. He extended warm congratulations on the holding of the press conference and pointed out that the release of the “White Paper on China’s Medical Cloud Imaging Industry 2025” is timely, providing authoritative insights and guidance for industry development while facilitating high-quality growth of the medical cloud imaging sector in Jinan and across China. The Jinan Municipal Health Commission will continue to support technological innovation and industrial implementation. He briefly introduced the Jinan Regional Medical Imaging Cloud Platform as a key practical example highlighted in the White Paper, stating that Jinan will further deepen the application of this platform, explore broader possibilities for health and medical big data, and build a more influential “Jinan Model.”

Hu Bo, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee/Deputy Director of the Jinan Municipal Health Commission

Cao Jie, Partner at Shangpu Consulting Group, a co-publisher of the white paper, provided an in-depth interpretation of its contents on-site. The white paper systematically outlines the economic underpinnings, policy directions, technological evolution, and market demands of China’s medical cloud imaging industry. It offers a thorough analysis of the current industry landscape, application value, and typical case studies, thereby charting a clear strategic roadmap for the “cloud revolution” in medical imaging.

Cao Jie, Partner at Shangpu Consulting Group

As the countdown concluded, distinguished guests—including Secretary Hu Bo, Secretary Zhang Xuejun, Director Zhang Kang, President Song Xin, Mr. Cao Jie, and Mr. Li Datao—jointly took the stage to press their handprints. The title “2025 White Paper on China’s Medical Cloud Imaging Industry” instantly appeared on screen, met with thunderous applause. Meanwhile, a QR code for the digital version of the white paper was simultaneously launched on the large screen, allowing attendees to scan and access the full document.

Following the launch ceremony, a high-level roundtable discussion among industry experts was immediately convened, focusing on the core issues covered in the white paper. The dialogue featured distinguished experts including Secretary Zhang Xuejun, Director Zhang Kang, President Song Xin, Mr. Cao Jie, and Director Yu Wenshui. The participants engaged in vigorous exchanges on the theme of “Ecological Integration and Value Deepening: Innovative Development Pathways for Medical Cloud Imaging.” The discussion addressed several hot topics in the healthcare sector, such as the need to accelerate the establishment of industry standard systems, strengthen data security and privacy protection, promote the deep application of large medical imaging models in clinical diagnosis, and foster deeper integration among industry, academia, research, and clinical practice. Attendees remarked that the dialogue provided them with a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the medical cloud imaging industry.

The “2025 White Paper on China’s Medical Cloud Imaging Industry” not only enables the industry to “gain a clear understanding of the current landscape,” but also helps it “comprehend the future.” Grounded in data, guided by standards, and driven by inclusive accessibility, it systematically reviews policies, technologies, applications, and trends, thereby establishing a “common language” and a “public foundation” for the large-scale, sustainable, and high-quality implementation of medical cloud imaging in China. Its release provides forward-looking guidance and practical references for the development of the medical cloud imaging sector.

We look forward to joint efforts from all sectors of the industry to help seize opportunities and address challenges in the wave of digital transformation in healthcare, ushering in a new phase characterized by higher quality, standardization, normalization, and integrated innovation. This will play a more significant role in enhancing medical service standards and improving patients’ healthcare experiences, thereby facilitating the implementation of the Healthy China strategy.

Scan the QR code below to view the full industry white paper.