Tony Ma, a recent law PhD grad, spent years battling chronic insomnia fueled by late-night thesis work. His recovery story—through traditional medicine and lifestyle tweaks—highlights a growing health movement in China. 🇨🇳 Sleep struggles are no longer brushed off; clinics, apps, and innovative therapies are booming as millions seek better z’s.
🔍 By the numbers: Nearly 50% of Chinese adults face sleep issues, per the 2025 China Sleep Health Survey. Gen Zers and millennials are logging the latest bedtimes, with over half of post-2000s babies hitting the pillow after midnight. 😴
Dr. He Guohua, a top neurologist, warns that poor sleep can trigger memory lags, obesity, and even heart risks. But the health industry is responding: melatonin sales, noise-canceling tech, and AI sleep trackers are surging, pushing the market past $68 billion last year. 💡 Projected to hit $138 billion by 2030, this sector’s growth mirrors global wellness trends—think ‘sleep hygiene’ meets tech innovation.
🌟 Why care? From hospital clinics to TikTok sleep hacks, China’s journey offers lessons for overworked students, entrepreneurs, and travelers worldwide. After all, who hasn’t counted sheep across time zones?
