Liao Jieyuan, chairman of WeDoctor Group, delivers a speech at the Digital and Intelligent Health Forum, part of the 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum. [Photo/wicinternet.org]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the healthcare services ecosystem, said Liao Jieyuan, chairman of WeDoctor Group.
Liao made the remarks on July 22 at the Digital and Intelligent Health Forum, part of the 2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum in Xi'an, Shaanxi province.
In his speech, Liao shared his insights on how to use AI to upgrade China's healthcare system.
Liao highlighted the scale of China's healthcare system, noting challenges such as overburdened top-tier hospitals and underutilized grassroots facilities. While internet hospitals improve online access, he said that truly extending high-quality medical services across the network requires AI integration.
