Huge gains made against diseases

China joins front ranks in struggle with illnesses like AIDS, TB and flu

China has joined the world's front ranks in preventing and treating AIDS, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, influenza and other major contagious diseases, officials said on Tuesday.

The nation will continue to optimize its disease control network and systems, train more top tier talent, create original and cheaper medicines as alternatives to imports and aim to become a world leader in combating major infectious diseases by 2020.