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Once concentrated among injecting drug users, men who have sex with men and former plasma donors, HIV has bridged into the general population; with heterosexual sex emerging as the major route of transmission.

Whilst stigma and discrimination remains an issue throughout China, attitudes are slowly changing for the better. A notable change is in the government's approach to HIV and AIDS, which has markedly improved in recent years; resulting in near universal access to HIV treatment, increases in HIV prevention initiatives and lifting of the ban on people with HIV or AIDS from entering the country.

The size and complexity of China's epidemic means, however, that many challenges remain. As such, well-coordinated and sustained efforts are needed for continued progress. Read our page for more about the HIV and AIDS epidemic in China.