Table 2.

Pros and cons of conducting research in China

Advantages	Disadvantages
China’s large population enables large sample sizes	The Chinese approval process is complex and in lack of transparency
Newly emerged problems require urgent attention and solution	The illogical guidance is draining limited resources
Patients have a higher chance of developing NCD-related complications	The inconsistent management system leads to costly administration
The quantity and quality of data have been advanced	Data quality cannot be guaranteed

NCD: Noncommunicable disease.