Can foreigners get CAR-T therapy in China, and what does it cost?

Yes, some foreign patients have, often through clinical trials or private hospitals. Bloomberg reports about $150,000 to $180,000 for a commercial infusion in China versus $300,000 to $475,000 in the US; one New Zealand patient paid about $65,000 total in a trial. Many Chinese trials require Chinese ID or residence, and China banned charging patients clinical-research fees in May 2026.

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