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?
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