China has succeeded in developing the world's first ever gene treatment medicine.

Utilizing gene technology, the medicine is used to cure cancers through killing tumor cells.

The medicine has been applied to some 30 tumors, and has so far proved safe and efficacious.

Currently, this gene treatment medicine is available on the market.

China's successful development of gene treatment medicine has drawn attention from around the world and been reported in the authoritative academic journal Nature.

In addition, China is playing a leading role in research and development of gene medicine.

(CRI April 26, 2004)