Why Does Losing Weight Become a National Mission?

Why Is Losing Weight Now a National Mission—A Sneak Peek Inside Our New Issue

Discover how China’s health policy, the fitness industry, and new weight-loss drugs are reshaping the fight against obesity in the country

October 13, 2026

Image: Jiayu Zhang

“Obesity is not simply about being unable to control your appetite or lacking self-discipline.” —— Weight of the Nation, p.20

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Why Is Losing Weight Now a National Mission—A Sneak Peek Inside Our New Issue