Five Reasons I Love Living in China (#3): Healthcare
July 2, 2026
Irish expat Pat McCarthy compares living in China to Ireland, exploring the stark differences in healthcare wait times and rapid infrastructure development.
Irish expat Pat McCarthy compares living in China to Ireland, exploring the stark differences in healthcare wait times and rapid infrastructure development.
Irish expat Pat McCarthy shares 13 years of firsthand experience living in China, comparing the staggering differences in housing costs between China and his native Ireland.
Irish expat Pat McCarthy shares 13 years of firsthand experience living in China, exploring why safety is the foundation of his positive experience.
Discover insights from the Shenyang Robotics Conference 2026 with Pat McCarthy. Explore the future of AI, human-robot synergy, and Sino-European innovation.
Exploring 100 years of Ireland-China relations and how people-to-people exchange builds trust and replaces misunderstanding with informed perspective.
This article presents Ireland & China: A Century of Partnership and Exchange, Part 2, the second and final instalment of a two-part documentary produced by the Europe Sino Institute. Some Footage Courtesy of CCTV+ and AMSP.
As global trade landscapes evolve and tariff uncertainty continues to challenge traditional markets, the 2025 China International Consumer Electronics Exposition (CICEE) presents a timely and strategic opportunity for international businesses. Scheduled for September 17–22, 2025, at the Qingdao International Convention and Exhibition Centre, CICEE is recognized as one of China’s foremost national-level events in the consumer electronics sector.
Amid rising protectionism and global trade tensions, China is signaling openness and opportunity. From June 15–21, 2025, the China Business Connection Programme — featuring the Global Sourcing & Investment Summit and Dalian Business Engagements — will showcase this message on the world stage. Learn more about this event and how to book your VIP spot.
On February 18, 2025, Governor of Liaoning province Wang Xinwei appointed Pat McCarthy as an Investment Ambassador for Shenyang, recognizing his and his team’s significant contributions to strengthening bilateral ties between Ireland and Liaoning. These efforts have particularly enhanced cooperation in investment, trade, education, and tourism.
In a recent interview with CGTN, Patrick McCarthy, Chair of the Ireland Sino Institute, emphasized the significance of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Ireland on February 17, 2025. This landmark visit underscores the deepening ties between Ireland and China, presenting a unique opportunity to enhance bilateral relations, especially in trade, investment, tourism and education.
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