Denmark opens health pavilion at Shanghai expo to expand China ties

Denmark has opened a life science pavilion at the Shanghai import expo. The move boosts healthcare cooperation between Denmark and China.

Danish Minister Martin Lidegaard opened the pavilion at the Shanghai event. Ambassador Michael Starbæk also attended the opening ceremony.

The exhibition showcases 12 major Danish life science and biotech companies. Featured firms include Novo Nordisk, Lundbeck, Demant, Coloplast, and LEO Pharma.

The expo runs from 5 to 10 November 2026. Lidegaard also opened the Sino-Danish Health and Welfare Conference.

Healthcare Denmark launched a new white paper during the conference event. Officials highlighted growing opportunities linked to China's healthcare needs.

Lidegaard met executives from LEGO, Danfoss, and Novo Nordisk in China. His trip focuses on business, green technology, and Danish competitiveness.

The story was originally reported by ScandAsia.