China has taken a major step in healthcare by developing the world’s first AI-powered hospital. The project shows how artificial intelligence is moving beyond research labs and into real medical spaces.
In recent years, China has increased its focus on AI, and healthcare has become one of the main areas of development. This move is now drawing attention from around the world.
A Hospital Built Around AI Doctors
In 2024, Tsinghua University introduced Agent Hospital, the world’s first AI hospital. At the beginning, the system included 14 AI doctors. Later, the hospital expanded its abilities with a new AI system called “Zijing AI Doctor.” The system can now support more than 40 AI doctors working across many medical fields.
These AI doctors are trained using large numbers of virtual patient cases. They are designed to study symptoms, suggest diagnoses, and follow treatment steps inside a controlled digital environment.
Testing before public use
Before working with real hospitals, the AI doctors went through long testing stages. In November 2024, the system was tested internally using simulated patients. This allowed developers to improve accuracy and decision-making speed.
Sources say, the AI doctors were able to review thousands of cases in a short time. This testing stage helped prepare the system for real-world use.
Moving into real hospitals
In April 2025, Tsinghua University announced that Agent Hospital would work with Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital. This marked the move from testing to real public use. AI doctors began supporting areas such as eye care, lung treatment, and medical imaging.
The system does not replace human doctors. Instead, it helps by managing data, offering suggestions, and supporting daily hospital work.
A hospital with a digital core
In May 2025, Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital expanded its building and added 500 new beds. At the same time, AI systems were built into daily hospital operations. These systems help with patient registration, medical alerts, and treatment planning.
Technology and design were also combined to create a calm environment for patients, showing how digital tools can work quietly in the background.
Another AI approach inside hospitals
While Agent Hospital follows a full-system model, another AI system called DeepSeek is being added inside existing hospitals. It works within hospital networks and helps doctors with documents, disease checks, and medical analysis. This method allows hospitals to use AI without changing their entire structure.
A growing focus on AI healthcare
China’s AI hospital projects show how quickly healthcare systems are changing. From digital doctors to smart hospital systems, these developments highlight a strong national push toward AI-supported medical care.
As testing and expansion continue, China’s approach is becoming a key example of how technology and healthcare are coming together in real settings.
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